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External & façade joints in Oving, West Sussex
Specialist external mastic for Oving: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
External mastic in Oving
Getting the depth right is half the job. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. If you have damp patches traced to an open external joint and failed sealant between panels on a façade, we can help, on concrete & block, joints between brick and frames and render & cladding joints alike.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Oving is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Location
- Oving (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of external mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
- A few photos by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
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What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Oving
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. In a small place like Oving, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Oving: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Oving?
Yes, Oving is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Oving in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Oving is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Why act early in Oving
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost around the joint, so the damage spreads beyond the joint. Older cottages and farmhouses around Oving can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
What we are called out for in Oving
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A stiff, general-purpose sealant cannot cope with a joint that moves a lot, and it tears off the sides.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Andrew, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Before booking anyone
- What the cure time is
- Are they insured?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How hidden problems are handled
Oving buildings and the weather
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. Historic houses like Goodwood House (about 2.4 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Oving has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Westbourne House School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Oving is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Oving among them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 16 miles away.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for external mastic. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
What’s near Oving
Around Oving, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tangmere Primary Academy and Chichester High School For Girls. The closest station to Oving is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Act on the first splits you see
Look over the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal.