Kent · England
External & façade joints in Benover, Kent
External mastic for Benover and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
How we handle external mastic in Benover
As ARBOMaster approved applicators, we choose exterior sealants to suit the joint and the surfaces. Some surfaces need a primer before sealing and we use one wherever it does. If you are dealing with plants rooting in failed movement joints and water getting into walls through failed joints, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Benover is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Benover (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Have failed joints looked at early
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. High-pressure water can lift the edges over time.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
What we are called out for in Benover
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar. The joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Panel joints letting water in
Rented homes near Yalding station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- How long the guarantee is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
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FAQs for Benover
Is Benover in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Benover is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Yalding station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do you work at height?
It depends on the building. We work on joints that can be reached safely. Give us some details and we will confirm the access.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
What does external mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, and the area is left clean. Somewhere like Benover needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
If you’re in Benover and need external mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
What external mastic looks like in Benover
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. If you look after a building such as Hunton Church of England Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME18 area, our applicators can take on external mastic. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Crawley is on our list too, about 28 miles from Benover.
Work in ME18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Benover: Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Benover
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woolpack Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Quotes for external mastic in Benover
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
When it isn’t the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints