Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in West Heath, Hampshire
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West Heath. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
External mastic in West Heath, done properly
A movement joint is a deliberate break that lets a wall expand and contract. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, so once it splits or hardens, the joint stops working and water gets in. We work on concrete & block, joints between brick and frames and façade panels, and people most often call us about moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and weathered mastic that no longer stretches.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in West Heath is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- West Heath (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in West Heath
Resealing a run of joints in one go is generally better than patching one at a time. Joints of the same age tend to fail together. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like West Heath, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Tidy, careful work
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 12-month guarantee on every job
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Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
- Act on the first splits you see
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
Landlord and commercial work in West Heath
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
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What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a village or hamlet like West Heath, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work.
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Signs you need external mastic in West Heath
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.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Failed seals between different materials
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they hold
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
West Heath buildings and the weather
With historic houses such as The Vyne (about 3 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around West Heath 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. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Priory Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
West Heath is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. We carry out external mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West Heath. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, West Heath among them. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG26 is within our area for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Deans Lane, The Common and Old Vyne Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to West Heath include Charter Alley (1 mile south-east), Ramsdell (1 mile south), Pamber End (1 mile east), Salters Heath (2 miles east) and Monk Sherborne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (9 miles east) and Popley (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Heath
West Heath’s nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods.
How the job changes by surface
Concrete and blockwork
Wide joints in concrete need the depth controlling carefully. We size the backing rod to the gap and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Your questions about external mastic in West Heath
Is West Heath in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and West Heath is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Will you come out to West Heath?
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.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is generally a movement joint. It gives the wall room to move and needs a flexible seal, not mortar.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose. We’ll reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.