South East England and London
Facade Sealing in Reading
For any site across Reading, we cover facade sealing in all 17 towns and villages, with a fixed quote and a 12-month guarantee.
Facade Sealing across Reading
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Facade sealing across Reading
Facade joint and window perimeter sealing on commercial buildings. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and call or email us for a quote.
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More services in Reading
- Mastic sealing for building owners and managing agents
- Commercial washroom and wet-area sealing
- Fire-rated sealing and fire stopping
- Expansion and movement joint sealing
- Coloured and colour-matched sealant
- Industrial and floor joint sealing
- Commercial sealant contractors
- Construction and new-build mastic
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Our facade sealing service in Reading
Most facade joint failures trace back to the joint, not just the sealant. The width has to suit the expected movement and the sealant’s movement capability, while rod fixes the depth and stops the bead sticking to the rear, often at around 2:1 width to depth, as the manufacturer advises. We work on stone and brick facade joints, coping and flashing joints and cladding panel joints, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are new sealant peeling off old mastic and air leaks through failed facade joints.
The first thing on site is a walk round with your contact, to confirm the scope, the order of work and any areas we must keep clear. After that, any old or failed material is removed, each joint is prepared and the new sealant goes in.
- Photos, drawings or a visit tell us about the joints and the access.
- We confirm the joint type, movement and the specified product.
- Failed beads are removed in full and the joint faces cleaned.
- Primer goes on where the product data asks for it.
- Rod goes in to fix the depth, then the joint is sealed and tooled.
- The finished joints are checked with you.
Pricing in Reading
There’s no price list, because the scope varies so much from one building to the next. Call for a quote and we’ll price your job on its own details.
Why choose Mastic Doctor
- One contact handling all your sites
- Commercial sealant work since 2005
- Colour agreed before work starts
- A range of standard colours, depending on the product
Ask for a quote
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. To take the first step, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
What’s near Reading
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to Kendrick School, Eldon Square and Former Kennet Arms. You will also find Coley Primary School (less than half a mile north), University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east), Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and All Nations Christian Centre (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (5 miles south) and The Oracle (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Building work around Reading
Across Reading, refurbishment brings as many facade and perimeter joints as new build: replacement windows, recladding and fit-outs in places such as Caversham, Norcot and Tilehurst. Each junction between new and existing materials needs the right sealant, primer and backing.
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outside work in Reading still waits for dry faces, and cold mornings bring frost and condensation on steel and glass.
Reading: Extensions at sites like Spire Dunedin Hospital (to the west of Reading) usually sit beside working departments, and the mastic follows strict access rules. Units on estates such as Reading Link Retail Park (under half a mile south of Reading) tend to be reclad and refitted as tenants change, and each job leaves cladding and perimeter joints to seal.
When it isn’t the sealant
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. You’ll hear from us if the cause turns out to be one of these:
- Cracked or spalling substrates that need repair before sealing
- Providing access systems for the work
- Joints too narrow for the movement they take, which need redesign
Aftercare for building managers
To get the most from the new sealant:
- Note when each elevation was last resealed
- Keep sills, gutters and drainage paths clear
- Check the asbestos register before old mastic is disturbed
- Add perimeter sealant to planned maintenance checks
If new signage, brackets or services are fixed through a sealed joint, the seal needs making good. Make sure the joint is resealed afterwards with a compatible product.
In pre-2000 buildings, check the asbestos register before old sealant is cut out. Older sealants can contain asbestos, and if it’s suspected, we stop until it has been tested.
Quoting for work in Reading
Before we quote, we look at:
- Travel to remote or island sites
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
- How accessible the joints are
- Removal of failed or old sealant
Larger quantities, tricky access or phasing all shape the price. Site requirements like inductions and permits play a part as well, along with the time of year for external work.
Details that help us quote
There’s no need for a formal survey. These details are enough to start:
- When you need the work done
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
Pricing a project or setting a maintenance budget? Send the scope and any drawings, and we will return a fixed quote that you can work with. If you have questions first, call 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
Common problems we fix in Reading
Not every failure is in the sealant: crumbling render, spalling concrete or flaking paint take the sealant with them. We tell you when the edges need repairing before resealing.
Most enquiries start with something like this:
- Unsightly perimeter sealant on a visible elevation
- Facade joints cracked through the middle
- Leaks at window and door perimeters
- Gaps between rainscreen or cladding panels
Different surfaces, different methods
Precast concrete panels
Concrete edges can be dusty or weak. We clean back to sound material and flag edges that need repair before sealing.
Coping and flashing joints
Sometimes the coping or flashing itself has failed. Where the issue isn’t the sealant, we say so.
Questions we’re asked in Reading
What hours do you work?
Give us your site hours and any access windows in your enquiry, and we will plan around them. Our office runs Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the certificate can go with your quote.
Do you use silicone for external joints?
Low-modulus, neutral-cure silicone suits many facade and perimeter joints. Some joints call for hybrid, PU or polysulphide instead, as the specification or substrate requires.
Will rain stop the work?
Wet joints or temperatures outside the product’s range mean waiting. The programme allows for it and we tell you if the forecast changes things as the work goes on.
Will you quote for a small job?
Small jobs are welcome alongside larger packages. Send details for a fixed quote.
How long does a job like this take?
The duration is planned around your programme and the access we are given. You will have an expected duration with the quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months.