Kent · England
External & façade joints in Paddock Wood, Kent
We cover Paddock Wood for 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.
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
External mastic for homes and businesses in Paddock Wood
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing all tend to fail early. We strip the joint back and start again. If you’re dealing with brick movement joints where the sealant has split and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels, we can put it right.
Houses in smaller places like Paddock Wood can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, and walls and rooflines facing the weather take the worst of it. Joints on those sides are generally the first to go.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Paddock Wood and across Kent.
- Place
- Paddock Wood (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. A visit to Paddock Wood is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead.
Act while the splits are small. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal.
Questions from Paddock Wood
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Paddock Wood station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you do external mastic in Paddock Wood?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Paddock Wood is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Where do you work from?
We are based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you work at height?
That depends on how high the joints are and the ground below. Low-level joints are straightforward; for higher work, tell us about the building and we will confirm what’s needed.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
What is a movement joint?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Why act early in Paddock Wood
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and does not last. Homes in smaller places like Paddock Wood can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Paddock Wood
- We are fully insured
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Old sealant always removed completely
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Outside joints around Paddock Wood
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Paddock Wood Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Homes close to St Andrew's Church include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Paddock Wood to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Paddock Wood is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. For nearby work, see our Crawley page, about 26 miles away.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for external mastic. External mastic is available to properties on Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road and the roads around them. Paddock Wood is on the B2017 and B2160, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for external mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Paddock Wood
In Paddock Wood, that means homes and buildings near Mascalls School, Foal Hurst Wood and John Brunt V.C. Pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Paddock Wood itself: Paddock Wood station. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Landlord and commercial work in Paddock Wood
If you manage several properties in or around Paddock Wood, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Rendered walls have joints at beads, openings and changes of material. They’re resealed in a sealant that suits the render.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
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Common problems we fix in Paddock Wood
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: dusty or wet faces, no primer where one was needed, or old sealant left in. The sealant never bonds properly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
For landlords with property near Paddock Wood station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Comparing quotes
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- What preparation is included