Kent · England
External Mastic in Hicks Forstal
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Hicks Forstal, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Hicks Forstal needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- 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
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
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External mastic for homes and businesses in Hicks Forstal
Many failed façade joints only get noticed once there’s a stain or a damp patch inside. We look over the joints, agree the ones to renew and reseal with a flexible, weatherproof product. If you are dealing with movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant and failed seals between different materials, we can help, whatever the surface.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Hicks Forstal is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
Panels heat up and cool down quickly, so the joint sealant has to cope with frequent movement. The sealant is chosen with that in mind.
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. We prime where the product needs it.
What we can’t put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Hicks Forstal
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hicks Forstal
For anyone letting property in or around Hicks Forstal, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
External mastic in Hicks Forstal: local notes
Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. Schools such as Spires Academy are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hicks Forstal gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 39 miles away.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for external mastic. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hicks Forstal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens if it’s left?
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall, behind render and cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, rather than the wall around it. Around Hicks Forstal, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- We agree the colour with you first
- Fully insured
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
What affects the quote in Hicks Forstal
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Common questions in Hicks Forstal
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Hicks Forstal any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Will you come out to Hicks Forstal?
Yes, Hicks Forstal is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does external mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.