Kent · England
External & façade joints in Ripple, Kent
External mastic for Ripple, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
External mastic in Ripple, done properly
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Ripple, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. We’re often asked to deal with sealant pulling away from one side of the joint and cracked joints where brick meets render or frames, on copings & trims, concrete & block and render & cladding joints.
In a village or hamlet like Ripple, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Ripple (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Nearby places to Ripple
Other services in Ripple
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
Ripple questions
Is Ripple within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Ripple any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you work at height?
Each building is different. Tell us the height, the number of joints and what’s below them.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. The sealant is chosen to bond to both sides.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Leave it or put it right?
Mortar or ordinary filler might look like a quick way to close an open joint, but it stops the joint moving. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. The correct repair is a flexible sealant with the right backing. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ripple, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Colour agreed with you before we start
See our cost guide or what customers say.
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. 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 Ripple, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for external mastic? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Related advice
Ripple buildings and the weather
Ripple is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Walmer station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Ripple or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 53 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: CT14. External mastic is available to properties on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Near you in Ripple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Goodwin Academy, among other places. Ripple’s nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. We prime where the product needs it.
How we quote for external mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Whether the work is at height
- How many areas need sealing
- Any mould that needs treating
- Working hours on commercial sites
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal before water has had years to get in.