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External & façade joints in Littlebourne, Kent
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Littlebourne. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Littlebourne
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. Typical jobs include moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving, on concrete & block, copings & trims and joints between brick and frames.
Older homes in small places like Littlebourne may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Walls and rooflines in Littlebourne
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Littlebourne 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. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. If you live in an older home near Church of St Vincent, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Rented homes near Bekesbourne station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Littlebourne or further out, we cover external mastic for every kind of property. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Littlebourne is one of them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
Work in CT3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Littlebourne
Around Littlebourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Basket Makers pub, among other places. Littlebourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Honest limits
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Landlord and commercial work in Littlebourne
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Littlebourne and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Quotes for external mastic in Littlebourne
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
If you’re in Littlebourne and need external mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
FAQs for Littlebourne
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Littlebourne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. 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.
What is a movement joint?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
How long does external mastic last?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year and renew it when it starts to fail.
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What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere as small as Littlebourne, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Littlebourne
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant does not bond well to old, weathered sealant, so we always take the old sealant out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Littlebourne can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide and what customers say.