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External & façade joints in Drellingore, Kent
We cover Drellingore for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Failed seals between different materials
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
External mastic for homes and businesses in Drellingore
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall. We work on brickwork movement joints, joints between brick and frames and render & cladding joints, and the jobs we see most are plants rooting in failed movement joints and joints pointed up with cement by mistake.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Drellingore is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Drellingore and across Kent.
- Where
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Walls and rooflines in Drellingore
Drellingore is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces 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.
In the older streets around Church of St Michael, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. From the centre of Drellingore to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Drellingore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for external mastic. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (52 miles or so).
We work across CT18 and CT15 for external mastic. Other places close to Drellingore include South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Around Drellingore
Around Drellingore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sladden Wood, among other places. The closest station to Drellingore is Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Drellingore include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
How it works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, and the area is left clean. Somewhere like Drellingore needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- 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 if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
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What happens if it’s left?
Water gets in through a failed movement joint and can run behind render or cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, rather than the wall around it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Drellingore can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- We are fully insured
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick walls have vertical movement joints to absorb expansion. They’re resealed over backing rod with a low-modulus sealant in a colour to suit the brick.
When to call us in Drellingore
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
For landlords with property near Folkestone Central station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- Are they insured?
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Which colour the sealant will be
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal.
Your questions about external mastic in Drellingore
Do you cover smaller places like Drellingore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does the coastal weather in Drellingore affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces, primed where needed.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
What affects the cost of external mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.