Kent · England
External Mastic in Pedlinge
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homes and businesses in Pedlinge and across Kent. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
External mastic in Pedlinge
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 colour to suit. We work on brickwork movement joints, concrete & block and render & cladding joints, and the jobs we see most are panel joints letting water in and water getting into walls through failed joints.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Pedlinge is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Pedlinge and across Kent.
- Place
- Pedlinge (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
External mastic in Pedlinge: local notes
Pedlinge is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Sandling station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Homes close to Pedlinge Chapel include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Pedlinge to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 52 miles away.
All of CT21 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Pedlinge is on the A261, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Pedlinge: Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pedlinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, The Royal Oak Public House and Brockhill Country Park and the streets around them. Pedlinge’s nearest station is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Pedlinge
What else we do in Pedlinge
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere as small as Pedlinge, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
For external mastic in Pedlinge, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner. Around Pedlinge, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
How we quote for external mastic
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details, and pictures are welcome.
How the job changes by surface
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. We size the backing rod to the gap so the sealant isn’t too deep.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that is happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly where it can be done safely.
Landlord and commercial work in Pedlinge
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Pedlinge
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
Common questions in Pedlinge
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Pedlinge?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do you work for landlords with property near Sandling station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Pedlinge?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only.