Bracknell Forest · England
External & façade joints in The Warren, Bracknell Forest
Problem with your movement joints in The Warren? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Panel joints letting water in
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
How we handle external mastic in The Warren
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. If you’re dealing with moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint, we can help.
Homes around The Warren range from older cottages to newer houses, with walls and rooflines of every type. Older gutters and trims need their joints resealed; newer brick and render need their movement joints kept sound.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in The Warren and across Bracknell Forest.
- Location
- The Warren (RG12, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. In a smaller place like The Warren, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. Resealing the joints early keeps water out.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
The Warren questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Martins Heron station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like The Warren?
Yes, The Warren is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
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. We can always put it right if it fails.
What is a movement joint?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
Places near The Warren
Also in The Warren
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in The Warren
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
Walls and rooflines in The Warren
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. The Warren is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes date from the post-war decades and were built in phases, so whole streets can have gutters, trims and wall joints reaching the end of their life together.
If you live in an older home near St Paul, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Letting a property close to Martins Heron station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. Managing a site like Harmans Water Primary School? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
The Warren is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Jobs in The Warren get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover 41 places, and The Warren is one of them. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 11 miles from The Warren.
Work in RG12 and SL5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around The Warren: Martins Heron (1 mile north), Forest Park (1 mile south-west), Jennett's Park (1 mile north-west), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles west).
What’s near The Warren
Typical jobs here are in homes near LVS Ascot and Ranelagh School and the streets around them. The Warren has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around The Warren includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
What affects the quote in The Warren
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How much there is to do
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years, so it’s worth resealing at the first signs.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.