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External Mastic in Wimbish
Movement joints in Wimbish need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
External mastic in Wimbish
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what access is needed. Typical jobs include cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and water getting into walls through failed joints, on joints between brick and frames, façade panels and brickwork movement joints.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Wimbish is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Wimbish (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation in most cases. Somewhere like Wimbish needs a little journey planning: 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 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.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Wimbish and across Essex. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
If you manage several properties in or around Wimbish, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Questions from Wimbish
Do you cover smaller places like Wimbish?
Yes. Wimbish is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Newport (Essex) station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Wimbish.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
What is backing rod for?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
How long does external mastic last?
There’s no fixed answer: joints on exposed walls or with a lot of movement age sooner. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Wimbish?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
External mastic in Wimbish: local notes
Historic houses like Horham Hall (about 4.1 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Wimbish 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. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Managing a site like Wimbish Primary School? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Mission Room, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Wimbish is about 3 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We provide external mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Wimbish and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Essex. Wimbish is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also work in Chelmsford, about 20 miles from Wimbish.
Work in CB10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Mill Road and Maple Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Maple End (1 mile north-east), Radwinter (1 mile north-east), The Common (2 miles north-east), Hempstead (3 miles north-east) and Church End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (3 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (9 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Around Wimbish
In Wimbish, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Inn. The closest station to Wimbish is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.5 miles west. A little further out are Saffron Walden Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Castle Camps (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wimbish include West Wood.
Quotes for external mastic in Wimbish
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
What happens if it’s left?
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it locks the joint solid. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. The correct repair is a flexible sealant with the right backing. In a small place like Wimbish, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, 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, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We are fully insured
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
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What sealant work can’t fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Subsidence or other structural problems
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block