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External Mastic in Rochford
External mastic across Rochford and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
External mastic in Rochford
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what access is needed. Common call-outs are for weathered mastic that no longer stretches and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, across joints between brick and frames, façade panels and copings & trims.
Extensions are a common sight on houses around Rochford, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
What we’re called out for in Rochford
Buildings move more than people expect. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is
- Are they insured?
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
What the job involves on each surface
Render joints
Water behind render can lead to blown patches. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind and helps it last.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Walls and rooflines in Rochford
With historic houses such as Southchurch Hall (about 3.7 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Rochford as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Homes close to Church of St Andrew include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Rented homes near Rochford station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Rochford is about 3 miles north of Southend-on-Sea, in Essex. Every kind of property in Rochford can book us for external mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Rochford is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for external mastic. We also work in Chelmsford, about 14 miles from Rochford.
Every address in SS4, SS5, SS6 and SS11 is within our area for external mastic. Streets in the area include Main Street, London Road and Barbara Close, all of which we cover. Rochford is on the A1245 and B1013, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Rochford include Stroud Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkwell (1 mile north-west), Eastwood (2 miles south-west), Southend-on-Sea (3 miles south) and Chalkwell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles north-west), Basildon (10 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north), Canvey Island (7 miles south-west), Billericay (12 miles west) and Rayleigh (4 miles west).
Around Rochford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Magnolia Fields, King Edmund School and The Marlborough Head pub, among other places. The closest station to Rochford is Rochford station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Rayleigh Windmill Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Southend University Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Rochford include Pound Wood.
Why it’s worth doing now in Rochford
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. In cold weather, frost can damage wet brick and render, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. Around Rochford, failed sealant lets water into hidden places, such as under the floor, behind a panel or into a wall. Left alone, that means rot, damp and a bigger repair.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Rochford clients choose us
- Fully insured
- We agree the colour with you first
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Common questions in Rochford
Do you cover Rochford for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Rochford is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Rochford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
What colours does the sealant come in?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We pick the one that suits your wall best.
What does external mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. A visit in Rochford needs access to the work and a place to park close by. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- 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.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established so early resealing is worth it.
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Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.