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External & façade joints in Pembles Cross, Kent
Movement joints in Pembles Cross need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
Landlord and commercial work in Pembles Cross
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
External mastic in Pembles Cross, done properly
Low-level joints can generally 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 access is needed. We work on brickwork movement joints, copings & trims and façade panels, and common reasons people get in touch are old sealant gone brittle and cracked and water getting into walls through failed joints.
Older homes in small places like Pembles Cross may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water normally gets in.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Pembles Cross and across Kent.
- Place
- Pembles Cross (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Pembles Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
Brickwork movement joints
Vertical joints in long brick walls let the brickwork expand without cracking. We reseal them with a low-modulus sealant over backing rod.
When to call us in Pembles Cross
Buildings move more than people expect. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
For landlords with property near Lenham station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Towns and villages near Pembles Cross
What else we do in Pembles Cross
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Look over the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
Why act early in Pembles Cross
Resealing a run of joints in one go is normally better than patching one at a time. Joints of the same age tend to fail together. Around Pembles Cross, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
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 will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Pembles Cross clients choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Quotes for external mastic in Pembles Cross
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Pembles Cross buildings and the weather
Historic houses like Leeds Castle (about 5 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Pembles Cross has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Homes close to Church of St James include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we cover external mastic for homes and businesses. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Pembles Cross is one of them. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 39 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in TN27 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Pembles Cross: your questions answered
Can you do external mastic in Pembles Cross?
Yes, Pembles Cross is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Is Pembles Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do you use backing rod?
That’s backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only.
How long does external mastic take?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything isn’t right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
What is a movement joint?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.