Hampshire · England
External Mastic in Ramsdell
Specialist external mastic for Ramsdell: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
Walls and rooflines in Ramsdell
The South East is one of 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 The Vyne (about 2.9 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Ramsdell 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.
Managing a site like The Priory Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Christ Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ramsdell to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Reading, around 12 miles away.
Work in RG26 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ramsdell
The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
About our external mastic in Ramsdell
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 concrete & block, façade panels and joints between brick and frames, and people most often call us about panel joints letting water in and failed seals between different materials.
In a village or hamlet like Ramsdell, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Ramsdell (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Ramsdell
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. In a small place like Ramsdell, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
If you’re in Ramsdell and need external mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Signs you need external mastic in Ramsdell
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The sealant never bonds properly.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
Rented homes near Bramley (Hants) station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. 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.
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Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. Joints of the same age tend to fail together and it means sorting access once. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ramsdell can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Ramsdell customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Colour picked to suit the job
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
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Ramsdell: your questions answered
Is Ramsdell in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Ramsdell is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
What is backing rod for?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only.
Is it OK to seal over 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.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
Each building is different. Send us photos and a rough idea of the height and we’ll confirm how they can be reached safely.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.