Medway · England
External & façade joints in Lower Higham, Medway
Problem with your movement joints in Lower Higham? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
External mastic for homes and businesses in Lower Higham
For buildings in Lower Higham, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. We work on façade panels, joints between brick and frames and brickwork movement joints, and the jobs we see most are moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and damp patches traced to an open external joint.
Around Lower Higham, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Lower Higham
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. In cold weather, frost can damage wet brick and render, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Higham, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
Lower Higham questions
I let a flat near Higham station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Lower Higham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
How much does external mastic cost in Lower Higham?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
How long does external mastic last?
That depends on the wall, the weather and the movement. Look for splits, hardening or edges coming away.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months.
Lower Higham buildings and the weather
Lower Higham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Temple Manor (about 3 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Lower Higham as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
Schools such as Higham Primary School are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Higham station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. If you need external mastic in Lower Higham, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We cover Medway from our Crawley base, Lower Higham included. We cover 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 21 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in ME3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Lower Higham include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Around Lower Higham
In Lower Higham, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy, Broomhill Park and The Chequers pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Lower Higham itself: Higham station. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Upnor Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Lower Higham 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 inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details, and photos are welcome.
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When to call us in Lower Higham
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A stiff, general-purpose sealant can’t cope with a joint that moves a lot, so it pulls away from the edges.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
In the older streets around St Mary's Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Before booking anyone
- What the cure time is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Lower Higham
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Paint can crack on a flexible joint, and paint can crack as the joint moves.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
Places near Lower Higham
Also in Lower Higham
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.