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External & façade joints in Ivy Hatch, Kent
We cover Ivy Hatch for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Joints with sealant missing in places
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
How we handle external mastic in Ivy Hatch
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what access is needed. If you’re dealing with gaps where render, brick and frames meet and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels, we can put it right.
Around Ivy Hatch, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What external mastic looks like in Ivy Hatch
With historic houses such as Ightham Mote (about 0.7 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ivy Hatch as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Rented homes near Borough Green & Wrotham station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. If you live in an older home near Ivy Hatch Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide external mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Ivy Hatch and nearby, as part of our work across Kent. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, roughly 22 miles from Ivy Hatch.
Every address in TN15 is covered for external mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Around Ivy Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub. Ivy Hatch’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
Do you need external mastic in Ivy Hatch?
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Panel joints letting water in
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Joints with sealant missing in places
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, depending on the amount of work. For a village or hamlet like Ivy Hatch, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- 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.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Quotes for external mastic in Ivy Hatch
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, often as cracks near the joint. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
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.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
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Your questions about external mastic in Ivy Hatch
Is Ivy Hatch in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Ivy Hatch is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Ivy Hatch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus photos if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Ivy Hatch and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We pick the one that suits your wall best so the joint doesn’t draw the eye.
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.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.