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Fleeden External Mastic
External mastic in Fleeden from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Failed seals between different materials
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
About our external mastic in Fleeden
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement. If you have joints pointed up with cement by mistake and brick movement joints where the sealant has split, we can put it right.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Fleeden is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fleeden
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Common questions in Fleeden
Do you work for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Fleeden?
Yes, we do. 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 there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Cement or mortar cannot stretch. Where a joint has been mortared, it can often be raked out and sealed properly.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Fleeden?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The amount of work
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Why it’s worth doing now in Fleeden
A low-modulus sealant is chosen because it moves without pulling hard at the edges. That protects surfaces like brick, render and concrete. A stiffer product can damage the joint edge as it fails. In a small place like Fleeden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why us?
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Fully insured
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like Fleeden 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.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
Look over the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Splits, gaps at the edges or plants in the joint are early warning signs.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
Also in Fleeden
What external mastic looks like in Fleeden
Historic houses like Godinton House (about 2.2 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Fleeden has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, 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 John Wallis Academy, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Pluckley station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Fleeden goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out external mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fleeden and nearby, as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 43 miles away.
We cover every part of the TN26 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Fleeden: Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Fleeden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashford Community Woodland. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.