Kent · England
External & façade joints in Appledore, Kent
Professional external mastic in and around Appledore, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
Appledore buildings and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. With historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (about 3.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Appledore as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. Rented homes near Appledore (Kent) station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Appledore can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Brighton is on our list too, around 42 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in TN26 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Appledore: Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Appledore
Appledore’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Appledore
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Appledore, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. If you are dealing with weathered mastic that no longer stretches and weeds or debris growing in open joints, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Appledore may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water usually gets in.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common questions in Appledore
Do you cover Appledore for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Appledore is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Appledore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That depends on the wall, the weather and the movement. Signs to watch for are cracking, hardening and gaps at the edges.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What affects the quote in Appledore
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
- Any working-time requirements on site
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Appledore
Water gets in through a failed movement joint, behind render and cladding. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint, instead of the wall and finishes around it. In a small place like Appledore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Appledore
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check external joints each spring
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere as small as Appledore, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
Landlord and commercial work in Appledore
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.