Kent · England
External & façade joints in Puddledock, Kent
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Puddledock, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Failed seals between different materials
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
What external mastic looks like in Puddledock
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. With historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (about 2.2 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Puddledock as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
If you live in an older home near St Peter, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. Managing a site like Hextable Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Puddledock is about 1 mile north of Swanley, in Kent. Puddledock gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our London page (13 miles or so).
All of DA2 and BR8 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Puddledock: Hextable (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile south-west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Wilmington (1 mile north-east) and Swanley Village (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Puddledock
We work in homes and buildings around Dartford Heath, The Ship pub and Hextable School. Puddledock’s nearest station is Swanley station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are West Hill Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
External mastic in Puddledock
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant in a matching colour. If you’re dealing with damp patches traced to an open external joint and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Puddledock, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Puddledock (DA2, BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere as small as Puddledock, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Puddledock
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A high-modulus or general-purpose sealant can be too rigid for a busy joint, so it pulls away from the edges.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Failed seals between different materials
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Are they insured?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether you can choose the colour
What happens if it’s left?
Resealing a run of joints in one go is normally better than patching one at a time. They’ve weathered the same way, and access only has to be arranged once. Older cottages and farmhouses around Puddledock can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Your questions about external mastic in Puddledock
Will you come out to Puddledock?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do external mastic in Puddledock?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Puddledock is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it will not last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What colours does the sealant come in?
We choose a sealant colour to suit the brick, stone or render, so the joint sits quietly in the wall. Exterior sealants come in a good range of colours.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you use backing rod?
Backing rod goes into deeper joints as a matter of course. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back so the bead can stretch.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Nearby places to Puddledock
Other services in Puddledock
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
What affects the quote in Puddledock
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any working-time requirements on site
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.