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External & façade joints in West Burton, West Sussex
Problem with your movement joints in West Burton? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
External mastic in West Burton
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. Overfilled joints, missing backing rod and sealant laid over old sealant rarely last long. We strip the joint back and start again. Typical jobs include sealant pulling away from one side of the joint and failed seals between different materials, on copings & trims, façade panels and concrete & block.
Older homes in small places like West Burton may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for West Burton
Is West Burton in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and West Burton is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Is West Burton within the area you cover?
Yes, West Burton is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
How long does external mastic take?
A typical job takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the building. Tell us the height, the number of joints and what’s below them and we will confirm how they can be reached safely.
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Why act early in West Burton
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That protects surfaces like brick, render and concrete. A stiffer product can damage the joint edge as it fails. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Burton can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why West Burton customers choose us
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Fully insured
- We never seal over old sealant
What the job involves on each surface
Render joints
Water behind render can lead to blown patches. Resealing the joints early keeps water out.
Concrete and blockwork
Wide joints in concrete need the depth controlling carefully. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right 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.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in West Burton
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
Walls and rooflines in West Burton
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Bignor Roman Villa (about 0.8 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around West Burton has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
Homes close to The Parish Church of the Holy Cross include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. Managing a site like Bury CofE Primary School? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Rented homes near Amberley station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH20 postcode area, we cover external mastic for homes and businesses. West Burton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 20 miles from West Burton.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for external mastic. We also cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near West Burton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dorset House School and the streets around them. The closest station to West Burton is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around West Burton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation in most cases. For a village or hamlet like West Burton, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Quotes for external mastic in West Burton
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many areas need sealing
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Landlord and commercial work in West Burton
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.