Hampshire · England
External Mastic in Ovington
Movement joints in Ovington need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
Outside joints around Ovington
Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House (about 3.4 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Ovington 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. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We carry out external mastic for homes and businesses in Ovington and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Ovington is one of them. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
Jobs for external mastic in SO24 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Around Ovington
Around Ovington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bush Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Ovington include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Ovington
Many failed façade joints only get noticed once there’s a stain or a damp patch inside. We look over the joints, agree the ones to renew and reseal with a flexible, weatherproof product in a matching colour. We work on façade panels, render & cladding joints and brickwork movement joints, and the jobs we see most are damp patches traced to an open external joint and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Ovington is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Ovington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere as small as Ovington, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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What the job involves on each surface
Copings and trims
Joints in copings, parapets and trims are exposed to the worst of the weather. We reseal them with an exterior sealant suited to the material.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick walls have vertical movement joints to absorb expansion. They’re resealed over backing rod with a low-modulus sealant coloured to suit the wall.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ovington
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way and it means sorting access once. Around Ovington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Full insurance on every job
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
See our cost guide or what customers say.
FAQs for Ovington
Is external mastic in Ovington guaranteed?
All our work, in Ovington and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Ovington within the area you cover?
Yes. Ovington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What does external mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product and the temperature. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Ovington
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.