Kent · England
External & façade joints in Kempe's Corner, Kent
Specialist external mastic for Kempe's Corner: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kempe's Corner
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. 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.
External mastic in Kempe's Corner, done properly
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. For joints higher up, give us some details of the building and we’ll confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. If you are dealing with sealant pulling away from one side of the joint and panel joints letting water in, we can put it right.
Older homes in small places like Kempe's Corner may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water usually gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Kempe's Corner as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like Kempe's Corner 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.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Kempe's Corner
Water gets in through a failed movement joint. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, instead of the wall and finishes around it. In a small place like Kempe's Corner, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why Kempe's Corner customers choose us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See our cost guide or our reviews.
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What sealant work can’t fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
When to call us in Kempe's Corner
Every building moves. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. All of that ends up in the joint sealant.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Failed seals between different materials
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
Letting a property close to Wye station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured?
- What product goes in the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether VAT is included
Kempe's Corner: your questions answered
Is Kempe's Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Kempe's Corner is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wye station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
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.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That depends on the wall, the weather and the movement. Look for splits, hardening or edges coming away.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It lets the bricks expand without cracking and needs a flexible seal, not mortar.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Kempe's Corner?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Walls and rooflines in Kempe's Corner
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Godinton House (about 3.8 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Kempe's Corner has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
If you look after a building such as Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Homes close to All Saints’ Church include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in Kempe's Corner, as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 42 miles away.
Work in TN25 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Kempe's Corner include Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Kempe's Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. A flexible sealant bridges the two.