West Berkshire · England
Gutter Sealing in Longlane
Gutter sealing for Longlane and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
- Wet patches on the wall under a gutter joint
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
Gutter sealing in Longlane, done properly
We seal leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascia and soffit joints plus roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s all about the joints rather than new guttering. We work on gutter end caps, soffit joints and garage door frames, and people most often call us about damp patches inside below a leaking gutter and gaps along fascia and soffit joints.
Around Longlane, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. Where one material meets another is where water normally gets in.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Longlane and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Longlane (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run in most cases. Somewhere as small as Longlane, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We find where the water is coming from and check the gutter is sound.
- The old sealant and dirt are cleaned out of the joint.
- The joint is dried before sealing.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters.
- We check the run and clear debris near the joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Get leaks sealed before the wet months
- Get a dropping gutter looked at quickly
- Glance at the soffit joints now and then
- Clear leaves and moss from the gutters
Look at fascia and trim joints when you are checking the gutters. Splits are easier to seal early.
The sooner a gutter leak is sealed, the less water reaches the wall. We’ll let you know if the gutter needs more than sealant.
Signs you need gutter sealing in Longlane
Gutter joints rely on seals that age. Temperature changes make gutters move, and old seals crack or slip.
The most common problems we see are:
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
- Rain getting in around a garage door
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Landlord and commercial work in Longlane
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Longlane, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- Fascias that need replacing
- Guttering that needs replacing
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Gutter end caps
- Soffit joints
- uPVC fascias
- Garage door frames
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
Leave it or put it right?
You do not need new fascias just because the joints have opened. A neat seal closes the gaps if the boards are sound. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Longlane, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: 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.
Why us?
- We agree the colour with you first
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
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Your questions about gutter sealing in Longlane
Will you come out to Longlane?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
It will not last. The joint will pull apart so the gutter has to be refixed first.
Is it possible to stop a gutter joint dripping with sealant?
Often, yes. Cleaning, drying and resealing the joint usually works. If the section is split or warped, it needs replacing.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long does gutter sealing take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Gutter sealing in Longlane: local notes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Shaw House (about 2.7 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Longlane has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
If you look after a building such as Curridge Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Rented homes near Newbury Racecourse station change hands often, and a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, our applicators can take on gutter sealing. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Longlane among them. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
All of RG18 is covered for gutter sealing. Streets in the area include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter sealing include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Longlane
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bunk Inn. The closest station to Longlane is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.