Wokingham · England
External & façade joints in Ruscombe, Wokingham
Problem with your movement joints in Ruscombe? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
External mastic in Ruscombe, done properly
Low-level joints can generally be done from the ground. 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 panel joints letting water in and movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant, on brickwork movement joints, façade panels and copings & trims.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Ruscombe is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Ruscombe (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full 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 matched to the joint and its conditions.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
Walls and rooflines in Ruscombe
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Schools such as Polehampton Church of England Junior School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. In the older streets around Church of St James, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For landlords with property near Twyford station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. 35 places in Wokingham are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 6 miles from Ruscombe.
All of RG10 is within our area for external mastic. Streets in the area include London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place. With the A3032 close by, Ruscombe is simple for us to get to. Close by, we work in Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Around Ruscombe
We work in homes and buildings around The Golden Cross pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Piggott School. The closest station to Ruscombe is Twyford station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
What affects the cost of external mastic
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Have failed joints looked at early
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
Surface by surface
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. The movement joint takes that up, so its sealant has to stay flexible.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Ruscombe
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant does not bond well to old, weathered sealant, so the old joint is cut out fully first. Around Ruscombe, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Tidy, careful work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Your questions about external mastic in Ruscombe
Do you work for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Ruscombe within the area you cover?
Yes. Ruscombe 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.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
Each building is different. Tell us the height, the number of joints and what’s below them and we’ll confirm how they can be reached safely.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Ruscombe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any water getting in
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.