Kent · England
Ickham External Mastic
External mastic across Ickham and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Failed seals between different materials
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
Leave it or put it right?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. Joints of the same age tend to fail together, and access only has to be arranged once. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ickham, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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’ll go through it with you.
Why Ickham customers choose us
- We’re fully insured
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
External mastic in Ickham, done properly
Where two different materials meet, such as brick and render or blockwork and metal, they move at different rates. A flexible sealant bridges the two. If you have rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, we can help, whatever the surface.
Around Ickham, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Ickham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Outside joints around Ickham
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ickham as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. Schools such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of property in Ickham can book us for external mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Ickham is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (44 miles or so).
Jobs for external mastic in CT3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- When we can work, for business premises
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
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 email us.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Also in Ickham
Landlord and commercial work in Ickham
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, depending on how much there is to do. In a small place like Ickham, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Ickham
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
Ickham: your questions answered
Is Ickham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Ickham for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ickham is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
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.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
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.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where. If we need more, we’ll ask.
When will the joints need doing again?
It depends on the exposure, the movement and the product. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year and reseal when it splits.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.