Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in Hoe Gate, Hampshire
External mastic in Hoe Gate from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
How we handle external mastic in Hoe Gate
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 rarely last long. We strip the joint back and start again. If you have movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and old sealant gone brittle and cracked, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Around Hoe Gate, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Point out the joints to other trades
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. High-pressure water can lift the edges and let water in behind.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Towns and villages near Hoe Gate
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When to call us in Hoe Gate
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it can’t stretch and tears as soon as the joint widens.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Panel joints letting water in
In the older streets around Church of the Holy Trinity, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What preparation is included
- What the cure time is
- What insurance they hold
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hoe Gate
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Hoe Gate, 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.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
If you are in Hoe Gate and need external mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Hoe Gate
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
How we quote for external mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Hoe Gate buildings and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. Schools such as Newtown Soberton Infant School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hoe Gate gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Hoe Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for external mastic. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: PO7. Other places close to Hoe Gate include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hoe Gate
For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoe Gate include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Hoe Gate questions
Do you cover Hoe Gate for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hoe Gate is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoe Gate?
Yes. Hoe Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
What colours does the sealant come in?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. Colour is agreed with you before we begin, matched as closely as the range allows.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.