Kent · England
External & façade joints in Marley, Kent
Our applicators work in Marley on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
How we handle external mastic in Marley
Low-level joints can normally be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. If you have hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving and damp patches traced to an open external joint, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Marley, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access for a typical job. For a village or hamlet like Marley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- 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
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Advice
Surface by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. Their movement joints are sealed over backing rod with a flexible sealant.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Act on the first splits you see
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
What affects the quote in Marley
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What external mastic looks like in Marley
With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 4.7 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Marley as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you let a flat or house near Snowdown station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. Homes close to Church of St Giles include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For external mastic in and around Marley, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent, Marley included. Marley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for external mastic. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Jobs for external mastic in CT4 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Marley is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Leave it or put it right?
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it locks the joint solid. The wall then cracks somewhere else. The correct repair is a flexible sealant with the right backing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Marley can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, 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.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- One-year guarantee on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Marley
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
What we are called out for in Marley
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Managing a site like Barham Church of England Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who turns up on the day
FAQs for Marley
I let a flat near Snowdown station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Marley in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Marley is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
How do you reach high-level joints?
Each building is different. Send us photos and a rough idea of the height, and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Marley?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.