Essex · England
External & façade joints in Tendring, Essex
External mastic across Tendring and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
How we handle external mastic in Tendring
Where two different materials meet, such as brick and render or blockwork and metal, they move at different rates. A flexible sealant bridges the two. We work on joints between brick and frames, brickwork movement joints and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are leaking joints around cladding and façade panels and brick movement joints where the sealant has split.
Older homes in small places like Tendring may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Tendring (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Tendring 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 inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
Related advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
If you manage several properties in or around Tendring, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
When it is not the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
Signs you need external mastic in Tendring
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall and speed up the damage.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Panel joints letting water in
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
For landlords with property near Weeley station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
Why deal with it now?
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it locks the joint solid. The wall then cracks somewhere else. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tendring can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why Tendring customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We agree the colour with you first
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Questions from Tendring
Is Tendring in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Tendring is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Tendring?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose, and the wall may crack nearby. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Nearby places to Tendring
More services for Tendring
Outside joints around Tendring
With historic houses such as Thorpe Hall (about 2.8 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tendring as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Managing a site like Tendring Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Church of St Edmund, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Tendring is about 5 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Tendring or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Tendring among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 28 miles away.
We work across the CO16 postcode area for external mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Weeley (1 mile south), Tendring Green (1 mile north), Far Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Tendring Heath (2 miles north) and Thorpe Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south), Harwich (8 miles north-east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tendring
In Tendring, that means homes and buildings near The Bicycle pub. The nearest railway station is Weeley station, about 1.5 miles south. Open spaces near Tendring include Weeleyhall Wood.