Isle of Wight · England
External & façade joints in Wellow, Isle of Wight
Movement joints in Wellow need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Wellow: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wellow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Wellow any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, and planned joints take up that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
About our external mastic in Wellow
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. If you have rigid filler in a joint that should flex and water getting into walls through failed joints, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Wellow may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Isle of Wight.
- Where
- Wellow (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
More services for Wellow
Wellow buildings and the weather
Wellow is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Mottistone Manor (about 2.8 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Wellow as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
If you live in an older home near Wellow Baptist Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Wellow is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Southampton page, about 16 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of PO41 for external mastic. We also cover the places around Wellow: Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Wellow
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wellow include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Act on the first splits you see
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Wellow, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Why act early in Wellow
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. In cold weather, frost can damage wet brick and render near the open joint, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wellow 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. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience
Quotes for external mastic in Wellow
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
What we’re called out for in Wellow
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Panel joints letting water in
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
Managing a site like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere as small as Wellow, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.