Kent · England
External & façade joints in Boughton Aluph, Kent
We cover Boughton Aluph for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
External mastic for homes and businesses in Boughton Aluph
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Boughton Aluph, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. Typical jobs include rigid filler in a joint that should flex and failed seals between different materials, across render & cladding joints, joints between brick and frames and façade panels.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Boughton Aluph is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Place
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Act on the first splits you see
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Ask before painting over external sealant
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted, and paint can crack as the joint moves.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage.
Signs you need external mastic in Boughton Aluph
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it cannot stretch and tears as soon as the joint widens.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
Questions from Boughton Aluph
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Aluph?
Yes. Boughton Aluph is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wye station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
What is a movement joint?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Aluph, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Walls and rooflines in Boughton Aluph
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. With historic houses such as Godinton House (about 4.2 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Boughton Aluph as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
Managing a site like Wye School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. If you live in an older home near All Saints’ Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Boughton Aluph or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Boughton Aluph is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 42 miles from Boughton Aluph.
Jobs for external mastic in TN25 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Aluph
Around Boughton Aluph, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Flying Horse Inn. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How the job changes by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick moves with heat and moisture, and grows a little over time. That movement goes into the joint, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind and helps it last.
How we quote for external mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- How much there is to do
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Where the property is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
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, and add pictures by email if you can.