Greater London · England
External & façade joints in Shoreditch, Greater London
Problem with your movement joints in Shoreditch? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
External mastic in Shoreditch, done properly
For buildings in Shoreditch, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. If you have weathered mastic that no longer stretches and joints pointed up with cement by mistake, we can put it right.
Outside work in London starts with access: side passages, upper floors and where to park. In Shoreditch, joints up high may need ladders or other access, which is worth talking through when you book.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Check external joints each spring
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, often as cracks near the joint. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
Quotes for external mastic in Shoreditch
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. 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, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
FAQs for Shoreditch
Can you do external mastic in Shoreditch?
Yes, Shoreditch is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is parking an issue for external mastic in Shoreditch?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Will the new joint stand out?
Exterior sealants are made in a range of colours, from greys and browns to whites and stone shades. We choose the closest to your brick or render.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Places near Shoreditch
Other services in Shoreditch
Walls and rooflines in Shoreditch
London terraces and converted houses often share gutters, downpipes and walls, so it’s worth agreeing who is responsible before work starts. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Shoreditch High Street station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Shoreditch is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway. In the older streets around St Leonard's Church, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Shoreditch or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Shoreditch among them.
Here we cover the E1, E2 and N1 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, all of which we cover. With the A1 and A10 close by, Shoreditch is easy for our applicators to reach for external mastic. If you are just outside Shoreditch, we cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Shoreditch has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Shoreditch
In Shoreditch, that means homes and buildings near The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Hackney University Technical College and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives. Nearby too are Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west), Former London Apprentice pub (under half a mile north-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south). Shoreditch has its own railway station: Shoreditch High Street station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.2 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access from start to finish. For a job in Shoreditch, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it stops the joint moving. The wall then cracks somewhere else. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Converted houses in London often have a bathroom above someone else’s living room, so a small leak from tired sealant can mean a neighbour’s ceiling and a lot of disruption. Putting it right early is much less trouble.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why us?
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We’re fully insured
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We agree the colour with you first
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shoreditch
For anyone letting property in or around Shoreditch, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What the job involves on each surface
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so preparation is key. We prime where the sealant needs it before the bead.