Isle of Wight · England
External & façade joints in Totland, Isle of Wight
Professional external mastic in and around Totland, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
External mastic in Totland
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. For joints higher up, give us some details of the building and we’ll confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. We work on copings & trims, façade panels and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are weeds or debris growing in open joints and failed seals between different materials.
In and around Totland, older properties sit alongside newer ones, each with its own outside joints. Older gutters and trims need their joints resealed; newer brick and render need their movement joints kept sound.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation and we leave things clean and tidy. For a job in Totland, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost near the open joint, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. Around Totland, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Totland
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Outside joints around Totland
Totland is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out external mastic for homes and businesses in Totland and the surrounding area. Totland is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for external mastic. For nearby work, see our Southampton page (18 miles or so).
Here we cover the PO39 and PO40 postcode area for external mastic. Streets in the area include Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road. Being close to the B3322, Totland is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Totland
Around Totland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Colwell Bay Inn, among other places. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
Common questions in Totland
Can you do external mastic in Totland?
Yes, Totland is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Totland?
Yes. Totland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. A mortar-filled joint can’t move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Walls move with heat, cold and moisture, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
How much does external mastic cost in Totland?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Make sure movement joints are not pointed over
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. High-pressure water can lift the edges over time.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years, so it’s worth resealing at the first signs.
What we are called out for in Totland
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
If you look after a building such as St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Before you book anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What insurance they hold
- How much experience the applicator has
Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
Panels heat up and cool down quickly, so the joints work hard every day. We choose the product to suit.
Brickwork movement joints
People sometimes point up a brick movement joint by mistake. Where one has been mortared, we cut it out and reseal it with sealant where it can be done safely.
Landlord and commercial work in Totland
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, 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.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.