West Berkshire · England
External Mastic in Little Hungerford
Specialist external mastic for Little Hungerford: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Panel joints letting water in
External mastic in Little Hungerford, done properly
For buildings in Little Hungerford, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. If you have gaps where render, brick and frames meet and movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant, we can put it right, on brickwork movement joints, façade panels and concrete & block alike.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Little Hungerford is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Little Hungerford
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Little Hungerford for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Little Hungerford is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes: twelve months. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
How much does external mastic cost in Little Hungerford?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing and where.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Little Hungerford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Little Hungerford
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, instead of the wall and finishes around it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Hungerford can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- You choose the colour before work begins
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We’re fully insured
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Do you need external mastic in Little Hungerford?
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A high-modulus or general-purpose sealant can be too rigid for a busy joint, and it tears off the sides.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Failed seals between different materials
If you let a flat or house near Newbury Racecourse station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold
- Is VAT in the price?
Outside joints around Little Hungerford
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. With historic houses such as Shaw House (about 4.1 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Little Hungerford as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
Homes close to Church of St Bartholomew include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. If you look after a building such as Hermitage Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in Little Hungerford and the surrounding area. Little Hungerford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We also work in Reading, about 12 miles from Little Hungerford.
Jobs for external mastic in RG18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close. Other places close to Little Hungerford include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Hungerford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse pub. Little Hungerford’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Point out the joints to other trades
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead over time.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established so early resealing is worth it.
What affects the cost of external mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What the job involves on each surface
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.
Concrete and blockwork
The face of concrete or block is often dusty, so preparation is key. We prime where the sealant needs it before sealing.