Essex · England
External Mastic in Pitsea
Our applicators work in Pitsea on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
External mastic in Pitsea
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. We work on joints between brick and frames, façade panels and render & cladding joints, and common reasons people get in touch are failed sealant between panels on a façade and failed seals between different materials.
Plenty of homes in a town like Pitsea have been extended, and the joint where new wall meets old is a classic place for water to get in. Getting the joint depth right matters as much as the sealant itself.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Pitsea (SS13, SS14, SS16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Questions from Pitsea
Is it worth replacing old sealant in an older home in Pitsea?
Normally, yes, if it’s cracked, shrunk, mouldy or coming away. The key is cutting all the old sealant out, as new sealant won’t bond to it.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Pitsea station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How long does external mastic last?
There’s no fixed answer: sunny, exposed elevations and busy joints wear faster. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Every job carries our one-year guarantee.
Will the new joint stand out?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. We will talk through colour options before we start, matched as closely as the range allows.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Pointing it stops it working, and the wall may crack nearby. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides, which would stop it stretching.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Parking in a town like Pitsea is usually straightforward, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions, and let us know if the work is upstairs, in a flat or up high outside.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How the job changes by surface
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
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.
Pitsea buildings and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Basildon, which Pitsea is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes here were built in phases, many of them in the post-war decades, so whole streets can have gutters, trims and wall joints reaching the end of their life together.
If you live in an older home near Saint Gabriel's Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Rented homes near Pitsea station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Pitsea is about 2 miles east of Basildon, in Essex. Pitsea gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Pitsea is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover for external mastic. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 12 miles from Pitsea.
Work in SS13, SS14 and SS16 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Road, Kirby Road and Beech Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Pitsea include the A13 and A132. Other places close to Pitsea include Bowers Gifford (1 mile east), North Benfleet (1 mile east), Nevendon (2 miles north-east), Tarpots (2 miles east) and South Benfleet (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles north-west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (5 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles north-west) and Rayleigh (5 miles east).
What’s near Pitsea
Around Pitsea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Vange Hill, The Barge pub and Northlands Primary School and Nursery. Pitsea’s nearest station is Pitsea station, roughly 0.6 miles south. A little further out are The Motor Boat Museum (1 mile west) and Rayleigh Castle (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve.
Common problems we fix in Pitsea
Buildings move more than people expect. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Panel joints letting water in
If you look after a building such as The Basildon Upper Academy, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What insurance they hold
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
What affects the quote in Pitsea
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.