Kent · England
External & façade joints in Eastchurch, Kent
Movement joints in Eastchurch need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
How we handle external mastic in Eastchurch
We’re ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Porous or awkward surfaces are primed where the sealant needs it. If you have plants rooting in failed movement joints and joints where the bead has come unstuck, we can help, whatever the surface.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Eastchurch is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Eastchurch (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Places near Eastchurch
What else we do in Eastchurch
How we quote for external mastic
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What we’re called out for in Eastchurch
If plants are growing out of a joint, the sealant has generally failed or was never there. Dirt and roots then trap moisture in the joint and speed up the damage.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
Rented homes near Queenborough station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Before you book anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
Why it’s worth doing now in Eastchurch
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it stops the joint moving. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Around Eastchurch, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We are fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
FAQs for Eastchurch
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Queenborough station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Eastchurch any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
How much does external mastic cost in Eastchurch?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
How long before the joint can be used?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
What happens on the day
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building in most cases. Somewhere as small as Eastchurch, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Outside joints around Eastchurch
Eastchurch is close to 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. 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.
Homes close to Church of All Saints include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. Managing a site like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Eastchurch can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 28 miles from Eastchurch.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area for external mastic. We cover properties on High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road. If you are just outside Eastchurch, we cover Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Eastchurch
For rail, the closest station is Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
What the job involves on each surface
Cladding and façade panels
Metal and composite panels move a lot with temperature, so the joint sealant has to cope with frequent movement. The sealant is chosen with that in mind.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant.