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External Mastic in Lickfold
Our applicators work in Lickfold on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
External mastic in Lickfold, done properly
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement. We work on joints between brick and frames, façade panels and render & cladding joints, and common reasons people get in touch are panel joints letting water in and brick movement joints where the sealant has split.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Lickfold is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Lickfold and across West Sussex.
- Place
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lickfold
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so the movement is taken up.
Why deal with it now?
The longer a joint stays open, the more water the wall takes in. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. Around Lickfold, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Fully insured
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
FAQs for Lickfold
Do you cover Lickfold for external mastic?
Yes, Lickfold is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
External mastic in Lickfold: local notes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Cowdray House (about 3.4 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Lickfold has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
In the older streets around The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For landlords with property near Haslemere station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, our applicators can take on external mastic. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers work nearby, about 22 miles away.
Every address in GU28 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Lickfold include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Near you in Lickfold
Lickfold’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Places near Lickfold
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Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access in most cases. Somewhere like Lickfold 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.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.