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External & façade joints in Broad Oak, Kent
Our applicators work in Broad Oak on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Joints with sealant missing in places
Broad Oak buildings and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Sturry station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. If you look after a building such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide external mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Broad Oak, as part of our work across Kent. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (40 miles or so).
Jobs for external mastic in CT2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House. Broad Oak’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
External mastic in Broad Oak
External mastic is a job where short cuts show quickly. Overfilled joints, missing backing rod and sealant laid over old sealant all tend to fail early. We take the old material out and do it properly. Typical jobs include moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and weathered mastic that no longer stretches, on concrete & block, façade panels and render & cladding joints.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Broad Oak
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall and speed up the damage.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is VAT in the price?
- What product goes in the joint
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Why deal with it now?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and doesn’t last, so it pays to do it properly once. Around Broad Oak, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We are fully insured
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sturry station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Broad Oak for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Broad Oak is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
When will the joints need doing again?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Treat it as a maintenance item and look at it yearly and renew it when it starts to fail.
Will the new joint stand out?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. Colour is agreed with you before we begin.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Backing rod goes into deeper joints as a matter of course. It sets the sealant depth and prevents three-sided bonding, so the joint can move.
Where do you work from?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Check external joints each spring
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Landlord and commercial work in Broad Oak
Landlords and letting agents in Broad Oak can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Broad Oak 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.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- 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.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
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How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
- When we can work, for business premises
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.