West Berkshire · England
External Mastic in Goose Hill
External mastic for Goose Hill and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Failed seals between different materials
How we handle external mastic in Goose Hill
For buildings in Goose Hill, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. If you have water getting into walls through failed joints and weathered mastic that no longer stretches, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Goose Hill may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of external mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few photos by email, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like Goose Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Outside joints around Goose Hill
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Thatcham station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashford Hill Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Goose Hill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers work nearby, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: RG19. Other places close to Goose Hill include Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Near you in Goose Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hurst School, The Travellers Friend pub and Cheam School, among other places. Goose Hill’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds.
Surface by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so neither cracks the other.
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it so the sealant is not too deep.
Landlord and commercial work in Goose Hill
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Why it’s worth doing now in Goose Hill
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner. In a small place like Goose Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Goose Hill clients choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- You choose the colour before work begins
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Goose Hill questions
Is Goose Hill in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Goose Hill is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Thatcham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
What is a movement joint?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is generally a movement joint. It lets the bricks expand without cracking and needs a flexible seal, not mortar.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Pointing it stops it working and can lead to cracking. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
When will the joints need doing again?
It varies from wall to wall: sunny, exposed elevations and busy joints wear faster. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Every job carries our 12-month guarantee.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Common problems we fix in Goose Hill
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall and speed up the damage.
The most common problems we see are:
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- The length of the guarantee
- Are they insured?