Essex · England
Paglesham External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Paglesham, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access in most cases. For a village or hamlet like Paglesham, 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.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
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How we handle external mastic in Paglesham
Many failed façade joints only get noticed once there’s a stain or a damp patch inside. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant in a matching colour. We work on façade panels, brickwork movement joints and copings & trims, and people most often call us about gaps where render, brick and frames meet and hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving.
Older homes in small places like Paglesham may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Paglesham (SS4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Paglesham
Sealing over the top of old mastic doesn’t hold for long. The new layer can’t bond properly to old, weathered material, so we always take the old sealant out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Paglesham can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
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How the job changes by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. A flexible sealant bridges the two so the movement is taken up.
Concrete and blockwork
The face of concrete or block is often dusty, so cleaning and priming matter. We prime where the sealant needs it before the bead.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Clear growth from the base of walls and 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.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Common questions in Paglesham
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Burnham-On-Crouch station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Paglesham?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Materials like render, brick, metal and uPVC all move differently, so a flexible sealant is needed where they meet. The sealant is matched to both sides.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Backing rod goes into deeper joints as a matter of course. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does external mastic take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. We will confirm how long when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Paglesham
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
Signs you need external mastic in Paglesham
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.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
If you live in an older home near St Peters Mission Hall, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- What insurance they hold
- What preparation is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
External mastic in Paglesham: local notes
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. Historic houses like Southchurch Hall (about 4.9 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Paglesham has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
If you let a flat or house near Burnham-On-Crouch station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Paglesham is about 3 miles south-west of Burnham-on-Crouch, in Essex. We carry out external mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Paglesham and the surrounding area. Paglesham is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for external mastic. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 16 miles from Paglesham.
Here we cover the SS4 postcode area for external mastic. Other places close to Paglesham include Barling (2 miles south), Great Stambridge (2 miles west), Little Wakering (3 miles south), Stonebridge (3 miles south-west) and Sutton (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (14 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-west), Canvey Island (10 miles south-west), Rayleigh (8 miles west), Wickford (11 miles west) and Rochford (4 miles west).
Near you in Paglesham
In Paglesham, that means homes and buildings near The Plough And Sail Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Paglesham is Burnham-On-Crouch station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southend University Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Rayleigh Windmill Museum (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.