Essex · England
External & façade joints in Great Holland, Essex
Movement joints in Great Holland need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
How we handle external mastic in Great Holland
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing all tend to fail early. We strip the joint back and start again. Typical jobs include sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render and brick movement joints where the sealant has split, across façade panels, joints between brick and frames and concrete & block.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Great Holland is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Great Holland
Poor preparation causes many early failures: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The new sealant then lets go long before it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
If you let a flat or house near Kirby Cross station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What insurance they hold
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Why deal with it now?
Mortar or ordinary filler might look like a quick way to close an open joint, but it locks the joint solid. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. In a small place like Great Holland, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why us?
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
How the job changes by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick walls have vertical movement joints to absorb expansion. We reseal them with a low-modulus sealant over backing rod in a colour to suit the brick.
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access for a typical job. For a village or hamlet like Great Holland, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Great Holland buildings and the weather
Great Holland is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Managing a site like Kirby Primary Academy? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of All Saints include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Great Holland gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 32 miles from Great Holland.
Jobs for external mastic in CO13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Great Holland, we cover Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Near you in Great Holland
We work in homes and buildings around Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kirby Cross station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. For a walk, there’s Great Holland Pits.
How we quote for external mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The size of the job
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Your questions about external mastic in Great Holland
I let a flat near Kirby Cross station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Will you come out to Great Holland?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
How much does external mastic cost in Great Holland?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Also near Great Holland
Also in Great Holland
Landlord and commercial work in Great Holland
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.