Kent · England
External Mastic in Shorne Ridgeway
External mastic across Shorne Ridgeway and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
How we handle external mastic in Shorne Ridgeway
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. Overfilled joints, missing backing rod and sealant laid over old sealant rarely last long. We take the old material out and do it properly. We are often asked to deal with panel joints letting water in and cracked joints where brick meets render or frames, across concrete & block, brickwork movement joints and façade panels.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Shorne Ridgeway is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Shorne Ridgeway (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Shorne Ridgeway
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint, instead of the wall and finishes around it. In a small place like Shorne Ridgeway, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
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.
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible year round.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. In a small place like Shorne Ridgeway, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Walls and rooflines in Shorne Ridgeway
Historic houses like Cobham College (about 1.9 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Shorne Ridgeway has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, 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, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Our applicators cover external mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Shorne Ridgeway and nearby. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Shorne Ridgeway among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 23 miles away.
Work in DA12 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill. If you are just outside Shorne Ridgeway, we cover Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shorne Ridgeway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Strood Academy, Shorne Woods Country Park and The Rose and Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Higham station, about 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
FAQs for Shorne Ridgeway
Is Shorne Ridgeway within the area you cover?
Yes, Shorne Ridgeway is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do external mastic in Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Shorne Ridgeway is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything isn’t right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Shorne Ridgeway, along with the rest of our area.
What is backing rod for?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only, which would stop it stretching.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
We choose a sealant colour to suit the brick, stone or render. There’s a wide choice of exterior colours.
What we’re called out for in Shorne Ridgeway
The wrong product in a moving joint is a classic cause. A stiff, general-purpose sealant cannot cope with a joint that moves a lot, so it pulls away from the edges.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Failed seals between different materials
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
Rented homes near Higham station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long the guarantee is
- When the joint can take water or movement
What else we do in Shorne Ridgeway
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Check external joints each spring
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Many exterior sealants are not designed to be painted, and paint can crack as the joint moves.
Act while the splits are small. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.