Kent · England
Rabbit's Cross External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Rabbit's Cross, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
External mastic in Rabbit's Cross, done properly
As ARBOMaster approved applicators, we choose exterior sealants to suit the joint and the surfaces. Porous or awkward surfaces are primed where the sealant needs it. If you have rigid filler in a joint that should flex and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Rabbit's Cross may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Rabbit's Cross (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Rabbit's Cross, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere as small as Rabbit's Cross, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Getting a quote
If you’re in Rabbit's Cross and need external mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
When it is not the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that’s what we use or an approved alternative. Tell us what the building has when you get in touch.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Rabbit's Cross: your questions answered
Is Rabbit's Cross in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Rabbit's Cross is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Is Rabbit's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
That’s backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only so it can flex with the joint.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
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Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick, all bigger jobs than a reseal.
What happens if it’s left?
Sealing over the top of old mastic does not hold for long. The new layer can’t bond properly to old, weathered material, so the old joint is cut out fully first. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Rabbit's Cross, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Full insurance on every job
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
External mastic in Rabbit's Cross: local notes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Stoneacre (about 3.9 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Rabbit's Cross has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building around Rabbit's Cross goes. If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Rabbit's Cross or further out, we cover external mastic for every kind of property. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also work in Crawley, around 33 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in ME17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Rabbit's Cross
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).