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Salfords External Mastic
Problem with your movement joints in Salfords? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
External mastic in Salfords
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant. Common call-outs are for movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and water getting into walls through failed joints, on façade panels, brickwork movement joints and render & cladding joints.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Salfords is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Place
- Salfords (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Salfords
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
If you look after a building such as Salfords Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who turns up on the day
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead and let water in behind.
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.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Salfords
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and does not last, so it pays to do it properly once. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Salfords, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
Your questions about external mastic in Salfords
Do you cover Salfords for external mastic?
Yes, Salfords is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Salfords station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Cement or mortar can’t stretch and the joint fails. If it has already been filled, we can usually cut it out and reseal it.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere as small as Salfords, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Quotes for external mastic in Salfords
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Need a quote? Please ring 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.
Outside joints around Salfords
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Homes close to Christ the King include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Letting a property close to Salfords station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. Whether you’re in the middle of Salfords or further out, we cover external mastic for every kind of property. Salfords is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Crawley is on our list too, about 6 miles from Salfords.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for external mastic. We cover properties on Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we work in South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Around Salfords
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School and Earlswood Common, among other places. There’s a railway station in Salfords itself: Salfords station. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.