Essex · England
External & façade joints in Widdington, Essex
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Widdington, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
About our external mastic in Widdington
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Widdington, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. Common call-outs are for old sealant gone brittle and cracked and joints where the bead has come unstuck, across joints between brick and frames, concrete & block and copings & trims.
In a village or hamlet like Widdington, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Widdington (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Widdington
Water gets in through a failed movement joint and can run behind render or cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, instead of the wall and finishes around it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Widdington can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Widdington
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Widdington buildings and the weather
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. With historic houses such as Horham Hall (about 3.4 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Widdington as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
Letting a property close to Newport (Essex) station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Managing a site like Joyce Frankland Academy? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Widdington is about 4 miles south of Saffron Walden, in Essex. For external mastic in and around Widdington, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Essex. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, around 19 miles away.
All of CB11 is covered for external mastic. Whether your property is on High Street, South Green and Church View or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Rook End (1 mile north-east), Quendon (2 miles west), Debden (2 miles north-east), Newport (2 miles north-west) and Henham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (4 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (4 miles south-west) and Great Notley (14 miles south-east).
Around Widdington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fleur De Lys Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newport (Essex) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Check external joints each spring
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Questions from Widdington
Can you do external mastic in Widdington?
Yes, Widdington is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Will you come out to Widdington?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
How do you reach high-level joints?
It depends on the building. Send us photos and a rough idea of the height and we’ll confirm how they can be reached safely.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All our work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
What affects the cost of external mastic
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
Cladding and façade panels are normally separated by sealed joints. Each joint gets a sealant that suits the panel and its movement.
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Widdington, 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.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
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What we cannot put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints