Kent · England
Maplescombe External Mastic
Our applicators work in Maplescombe on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
External mastic in Maplescombe, done properly
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Maplescombe, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. We’re often asked to deal with movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, across copings & trims, concrete & block and render & cladding joints.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Maplescombe is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Maplescombe
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar, often by someone who didn’t know what it was for. With the joint locked solid, the movement turns into cracks elsewhere in the wall.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
For landlords with property near Eynsford station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- When the joint can take water or movement
- The length of the guarantee
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which colour the sealant will be
Walls and rooflines in Maplescombe
With historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (about 1.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Maplescombe as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building around Maplescombe goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out external mastic for homes and businesses in Maplescombe and nearby. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. London is on our list too, around 18 miles away.
We cover every part of DA4 for external mastic. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in Maplescombe
For rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Surface by surface
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so a flexible sealant suits them best.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. We cut out the old sealant and reseal with a product suited to both surfaces.
What affects the quote in Maplescombe
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How we’d reach the joints
For external mastic in Maplescombe, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Common questions in Maplescombe
Will you come out to Maplescombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Maplescombe for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Maplescombe is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Do you use backing rod?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides, which would stop it stretching.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces, primed where needed.
Should I try DIY first?
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.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. In a small place like Maplescombe, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What happens if it’s left?
Mortar or ordinary filler might look like a quick way to close an open joint, but it locks the joint solid. The wall then cracks somewhere else. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Maplescombe, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why Maplescombe customers choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Tidy, careful work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
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What else we do in Maplescombe
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.