Kent · England
Bekesbourne External Mastic
We cover Bekesbourne for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
Outside joints around Bekesbourne
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park (about 3.3 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Bekesbourne 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. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as St. Anselm's Catholic School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Church of St Peter, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of property in Bekesbourne can book us for external mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Bekesbourne among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: CT4. Whether your property is on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
External mastic in Bekesbourne
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible sealant bridges the two. We work on joints between brick and frames, façade panels and copings & trims, and common reasons people get in touch are joints where the bead has come unstuck and damp patches traced to an open external joint.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Bekesbourne is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about external mastic in Bekesbourne
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do external mastic in Bekesbourne?
Yes, Bekesbourne is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
When will the joints need doing again?
It depends on the exposure, the movement and the product. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Walls move with heat, cold and moisture, and planned joints take up that movement. It’s closed with backing rod and a flexible sealant.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
Why deal with it now?
Mortar or ordinary filler might look like a quick way to close an open joint, but it stops the joint moving. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Bekesbourne, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Full insurance on every job
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Ask before painting over external sealant
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. In a small place like Bekesbourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so cleaning and priming matter. A primer goes on where the product requires one.
Render joints
Rendered walls have joints at beads, openings and changes of material. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Do you need external mastic in Bekesbourne?
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What guarantee comes with the work
Quotes for external mastic in Bekesbourne
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.