Kent · England
External Mastic in Snargate
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Snargate. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
How we handle external mastic in Snargate
For buildings in Snargate, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. If you have water getting into walls through failed joints and panel joints letting water in, we can help.
Around Snargate, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for external mastic in Snargate
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
If you are in Snargate and need external mastic, ring 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.
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding and façade panels
Cladding and façade panels are usually separated by sealed joints. We reseal them with a sealant suited to the panel material.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Joints where frames, sills or panels meet the wall are common leak points. We cut out the old sealant and reseal with a product suited to both surfaces.
Why deal with it now?
The longer a joint stays open, the more water the wall takes in. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost around the joint, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. In a small place like Snargate, 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.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, depending on the size of the job. For a village or hamlet like Snargate, 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.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- 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.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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What external mastic looks like in Snargate
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Homes close to Church of St Dunstan include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Letting a property close to Appledore (Kent) station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We provide external mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Snargate and nearby, as part of our work across Kent. Snargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Brighton page covers work nearby.
Work in TN29 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Short Lane and Snargate Lane. Close by, we work in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Snargate
Around Snargate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Snargate includes Orlestone Forest.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Subsidence or other structural problems
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Snargate
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
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Questions from Snargate
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Snargate?
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.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. The sealant is chosen to bond to both sides with primer where required.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
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.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Snargate?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Cement or mortar cannot stretch and the joint fails. Where a joint has been mortared, it can often be raked out and sealed properly.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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.
For landlords and businesses
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.
If you manage several properties in or around Snargate, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.