Kent · England
External & façade joints in Buttsole, Kent
Specialist external mastic for Buttsole: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
Landlord and commercial work in Buttsole
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
If you manage several properties in or around Buttsole, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
About our external mastic in Buttsole
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. We work on copings & trims, façade panels and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches traced to an open external joint and movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant.
In a village or hamlet like Buttsole, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead over time.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
When to call us in Buttsole
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar. The joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
Letting a property close to Sandwich station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- The length of the guarantee
- Which colour the sealant will be
External mastic in Buttsole: local notes
With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Buttsole as well as newer homes. 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, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you look after a building such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT13, our applicators can take on external mastic. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Buttsole is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (49 miles or so).
We work across the CT13 and CT14 postcode area for external mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Buttsole include Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Buttsole
In Buttsole, that means homes and buildings near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Buttsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Quotes for external mastic in Buttsole
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Buttsole
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
Questions from Buttsole
Is Buttsole in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Buttsole is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is Buttsole within the area you cover?
Yes. Buttsole is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on the building and the joints. Where joints can be reached safely, we’ll do them. Tell us about the building and we will confirm what access is needed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we’re fully insured.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. A mortar-filled joint can’t move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that is what we use, or one the system allows. Tell us what the building has when you get in touch.
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The process
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, and the area is left clean. In a small place like Buttsole, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
For external mastic in Buttsole, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.