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External Mastic in Meadvale
Movement joints in Meadvale need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
External mastic in Meadvale, done properly
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible sealant bridges the two where mortar or filler would crack. We work on brickwork movement joints, render & cladding joints and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where render, brick and frames meet and joints where the bead has come unstuck.
In a smaller place like Meadvale, some homes face open ground, so exposed walls and rooflines take more wind-driven rain. That’s where gutter joints and wall joints tend to fail first.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
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Signs you need external mastic in Meadvale
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Panel joints letting water in
Managing a site like Reigate School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee
- What product goes in the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
Landlords, agents and businesses in Meadvale
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
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.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building for a typical job. A visit to Meadvale is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For external mastic in Meadvale, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What external mastic looks like in Meadvale
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 Earlswood (Surrey) station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH2, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Meadvale among them. We also work in Crawley, about 8 miles from Meadvale.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for external mastic. You’ll find streets such as Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A2044, Meadvale is simple for us to get to. Close by, we work in Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Around Meadvale
We work in homes and buildings around Dunottar School, The Old Oak pub and Earlswood Common, among other places. The closest station to Meadvale is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Meadvale includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Copings and trims
Copings expand and contract through the day, so a flexible sealant suits them best.
Meadvale: your questions answered
I let a flat near Earlswood (Surrey) station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Meadvale within the area you cover?
Yes. Meadvale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How do you reach high-level joints?
That depends on the building and the joints. We work on joints that can be reached safely. Tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.