Kent · England
External & façade joints in Small Hythe, Kent
Specialist external mastic for Small Hythe: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. In a small place like Small Hythe, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Advice
About our external mastic in Small Hythe
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. For joints higher up, give us some details of the building and we will confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. If you have rigid filler in a joint that should flex and movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant, we can put it right.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Small Hythe is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Place
- Small Hythe (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Quotes for external mastic in Small Hythe
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- The amount of work
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
What the job involves on each surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick moves with heat and moisture, and grows a little over time. The movement joint takes that up, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
What sealant work cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Small Hythe
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
Small Hythe questions
Is external mastic in Small Hythe guaranteed?
All our work, in Small Hythe and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover Small Hythe for external mastic?
Yes, Small Hythe is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides so it can flex with the joint.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Materials like render, brick, metal and uPVC all move differently, so a flexible sealant is needed where they meet. We choose one that suits both surfaces.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on the building and the joints. Where joints can be reached safely, we will do them. Tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Landlord and commercial work in Small Hythe
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Why it’s worth doing now in Small Hythe
The longer a joint stays open, the more water the wall takes in. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost, so the damage spreads beyond the joint. In a small place like Small Hythe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
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External mastic in Small Hythe: local notes
With historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (about 0.2 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Small Hythe as well as newer homes. 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 Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Small Hythe or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (39 miles or so).
We cover every part of the TN30 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Small Hythe: Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Small Hythe
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.