Kent · England
External Mastic in Ivychurch
External mastic across Ivychurch and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Panel joints letting water in
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
External mastic for homes and businesses in Ivychurch
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant in a matching colour. If you have plants rooting in failed movement joints and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, we can put it right, on render & cladding joints, façade panels and joints between brick and frames alike.
Somewhere as small as Ivychurch, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Ivychurch needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
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Ivychurch questions
Will you come out to Ivychurch?
Yes. Ivychurch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Ivychurch for external mastic?
Yes, Ivychurch is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you use backing rod?
Backing rod controls the sealant depth and keeps it off the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Common problems we fix in Ivychurch
Buildings move more than people expect. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
Look out for any of the following:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Panel joints letting water in
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Homes close to Church of St George include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- The length of the guarantee
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so cleaning and priming matter. We prime where the sealant needs it before sealing.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
What affects the quote in Ivychurch
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Which sealant suits the joint
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Look over the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Once a joint can’t move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
Ivychurch buildings and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For external mastic in and around Ivychurch, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Ivychurch included. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Ivychurch is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 46 miles from Ivychurch.
We cover every part of TN29 for external mastic and the streets around it. Other places close to Ivychurch include Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Around Ivychurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn. The closest station to Ivychurch is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.