Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire
Our applicators work in Tinkers Cross on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Tinkers Cross, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- 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.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
How we handle external mastic in Tinkers Cross
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. Its sealant has to flex with the building, season after season, so once it splits or hardens, the joint stops working and water gets in. If you have weeds or debris growing in open joints and failed seals between different materials, we can help.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Tinkers Cross is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Tinkers Cross
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. In cold weather, frost can damage wet brick and render around the joint, so the damage spreads beyond the joint. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tinkers Cross can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
What you get with us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- One-year guarantee on every job
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Colour picked to suit the job
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Tinkers Cross
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
Places near Tinkers Cross
Also in Tinkers Cross
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Outside joints around Tinkers Cross
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Breamore House (about 2.2 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Tinkers Cross has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordingbridge Junior School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of Tinkers Cross or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
All of SP6 is within our area for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Tinkers Cross include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Tinkers Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.
Do you need external mastic in Tinkers Cross?
Poor preparation causes many early failures: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The sealant never bonds properly.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building around Tinkers Cross goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
- How long to leave it before use
- How the colour is chosen
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding and façade panels
Metal and composite panels move a lot with temperature, so the joint sealant has to cope with frequent movement. The sealant is chosen with that in mind.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. A flexible sealant bridges the two so neither cracks the other.
Questions from Tinkers Cross
Do you cover smaller places like Tinkers Cross?
Yes. Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What guarantee comes with external mastic in Tinkers Cross?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.