Kent · England
Sholden Meadows External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Sholden Meadows, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
External mastic in Sholden Meadows
A movement joint is a deliberate break that lets a wall expand and contract. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, so once it splits or hardens, the joint stops working and water gets in. We work on concrete & block, render & cladding joints and façade panels, and people most often call us about old sealant gone brittle and cracked and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels.
Around Sholden Meadows, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Sholden Meadows and across Kent.
- Where
- Sholden Meadows (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Also near Sholden Meadows
Also in Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows buildings and the weather
Sholden Meadows is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Rented homes near Deal station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Sholden Meadows to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 52 miles from Sholden Meadows.
We cover every part of the CT14 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way. Close by, we work in Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Near you in Sholden Meadows
Typical jobs here are in homes near Castle Community College, The Magnet pub and Betteshanger Park. The nearest railway station is Deal station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Quotes for external mastic in Sholden Meadows
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
- The size of the job
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Want a quote for external mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. For a village or hamlet like Sholden Meadows, 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.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.
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Common problems we fix in Sholden Meadows
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Look out for any of the following:
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
Managing a site like Sholden Church of England Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long the guarantee is
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Common questions in Sholden Meadows
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Sholden Meadows any different?
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.
Will you come out to Sholden Meadows?
Yes. Sholden Meadows is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It sets the sealant depth and prevents three-sided bonding, so the joint can move.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Paint can crack on a flexible joint, and paint can crack as the joint moves.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.