Wokingham · England
Reading Gutter Sealing
Gutter sealing for Reading and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Trim joints where the sealant has failed
- Water dripping where gutter sections meet
Gutter sealing in Reading
A lot of gutter leaks come down to one tired joint. We clean out the joint, dry it and reseal it with a sealant made for guttering. If the gutter itself has failed, we say so. Common call-outs are for internal damp traced to a gutter joint and quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last, on gutter end caps, uPVC fascias and roofline trims.
A place the size of Reading has buildings of every age, from older brick terraces to modern blocks with rendered or clad walls. Newer buildings rely on sealed movement joints, while older ones need their gutters, fascias and trims kept tight.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
FAQs for Reading
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Reading West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee on gutter sealing in Reading?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you work on high-level gutters?
That depends on the building. Let us know the height and the ground below and we will confirm what’s needed.
Is sealing fascia joints something you do?
Yes. We seal open joints along fascias and soffits in a matching colour.
Do you clean gutters?
The joints we seal are cleaned out and any debris nearby is cleared. Cleaning the whole run is a different job.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours. Commercial jobs in Reading can be planned out of hours where a building can’t close, and homes are booked within our usual hours, Monday to Saturday.
- We find where the water is coming from and check the gutter is sound.
- We remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
- The joint is dried before sealing.
- A gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- We check the run and clear debris near the joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
Towns and villages near Reading
Other services in Reading
Signs you need gutter sealing in Reading
Leaves and moss hold water in the gutter. Water that cannot drain works its way through a weak joint and leaks out.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Water running down the wall below the gutter
If you let a flat or house near Reading West station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls.
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is
- How the colour is chosen
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
When it isn’t the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A gutter length that has split
- Sagging gutters or broken brackets
- Leaks from the roof rather than a joint
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Reading
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter end caps
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
- Soffit joints
- Garage door frames
Surface by surface
Soffit joints
Soffit joints are sealed in a colour to suit, where one is available.
Gutter joints
A dripping joint doesn’t always mean a failed gutter. Sealing the joint often stops it.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Look along the fascias for open joints
- Clear leaves and moss from the gutters
- Watch the wall under the gutters for staining
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
Keep downpipes clear so the gutter can drain. Blockages push water back along the gutter.
Rain getting in round a garage door frame can damage what’s stored inside. A reseal sorts it.
Gutter sealing in Reading: local notes
Historic houses like Mapledurham House (about 3.6 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Reading has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you live in an older home near All Nations Christian Centre, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Coley Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Reading gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 35 places in Wokingham are on our list.
All of RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 is covered for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place. Being close to the A4 and A33, Reading is easy for our applicators to reach for gutter sealing. Nearby, we also carry out gutter sealing in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Reading
In Reading, that means homes and buildings near Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School. You’ll also find University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). Reading’s nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Reading include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re 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 fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.