Kent · England
External & façade joints in Linkhill, Kent
Specialist external mastic for Linkhill: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Failed seals between different materials
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
How we handle external mastic in Linkhill
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We look over the joints, agree the ones to renew and reseal with a flexible, weatherproof product in a matching colour. We work on render & cladding joints, brickwork movement joints and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant pulling away from one side of the joint and failed seals between different materials.
In a village or hamlet like Linkhill, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Linkhill and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Linkhill (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick moves with heat and moisture, and grows a little over time. That movement goes into the joint, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
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Common questions in Linkhill
Is external mastic in Linkhill guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Linkhill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only, which would stop it stretching.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is normally a movement joint. It gives the wall room to move, and it should be sealed with a flexible sealant.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the building. Tell us the height, the number of joints and what’s below them and we’ll confirm how they can be reached safely.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That depends on the wall, the weather and the movement. Signs to watch for are cracking, hardening and gaps at the edges and have them redone then.
Walls and rooflines in Linkhill
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Great Dixter (about 1.8 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Linkhill has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
Homes close to Mission Church include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Every kind of property in Linkhill is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 34 miles away.
All of TN18 is within our area for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Linkhill: Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Linkhill
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
When to call us in Linkhill
Buildings move more than people expect. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Panel joints letting water in
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
If you look after a building such as Sandhurst Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
What we can’t put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Subsidence or other structural problems
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Linkhill
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building for a typical job. Somewhere like Linkhill 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.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Act on the first splits you see
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick, all bigger jobs than a reseal.
Leave it or put it right?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way and it means sorting access once. In a small place like Linkhill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
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