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External & façade joints in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
Movement joints in Charlton-in-Dover need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
What we are called out for in Charlton-in-Dover
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar, often by someone who didn’t know what it was for. The joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
If you look after a building such as Charlton Church of England Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they’re fully insured
- The length of the guarantee
How we handle external mastic in Charlton-in-Dover
Getting the depth right is half the job. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. If you have movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, we can help.
Homes around Charlton-in-Dover range from older cottages to newer houses, with walls and rooflines of every type. Older homes need their gutter and trim joints kept tight, newer ones their movement joints.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access in most cases. For a job in Charlton-in-Dover, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
What external mastic looks like in Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
Rented homes near Dover Priory station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. In the older streets around Church of St Peter and St Paul, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Every kind of property in Charlton-in-Dover is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Charlton-in-Dover is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for external mastic. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 55 miles from Charlton-in-Dover.
Our applicators cover all of CT16, CT17 and CT15 for external mastic. External mastic is available to properties on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road. With the A256 close by, Charlton-in-Dover is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Charlton-in-Dover include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Charlton-in-Dover
In Charlton-in-Dover, that means homes and buildings near Dover Grammar School for Girls, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Western Heights.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Different surfaces, different methods
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
Quotes for external mastic in Charlton-in-Dover
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
- Working hours on commercial sites
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the property is
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Charlton-in-Dover
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Charlton-in-Dover, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
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When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Charlton-in-Dover
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
Common questions in Charlton-in-Dover
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, Charlton-in-Dover is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Charlton-in-Dover any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.