Medway · England
External & façade joints in Stoke, Medway
Movement joints in Stoke need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
What external mastic looks like in Stoke
Stoke is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. London and the South East are among 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 Peter and St Paul, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. For external mastic in and around Stoke, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Medway from our Crawley base, Stoke included. Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 21 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: ME3. If you need external mastic at a property on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stoke
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoke includes Bishop Saltings.
How we handle external mastic in Stoke
Getting the depth right is half the job. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. If you have joints with sealant missing in places and plants rooting in failed movement joints, we can put it right, on copings & trims, concrete & block and render & cladding joints alike.
Somewhere as small as Stoke, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Stoke (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Stoke questions
Can you do external mastic in Stoke?
Yes, Stoke is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Stoke?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will the new joint stand out?
We aim for a joint that suits the wall rather than one that jumps out. Colour is agreed with you before we begin from the range available.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. Rigid materials can’t move with the wall and the joint fails. Where a joint has been mortared, it can often be raked out and sealed properly.
When to call us in Stoke
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Managing a site like Stoke Primary Academy? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the colour is chosen
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why deal with it now?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and does not last. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Stoke, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Colour picked to suit the job
How the job changes by surface
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so a flexible sealant suits them best in all weathers.
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stoke
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Stoke and across Medway. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
For anyone letting property in or around Stoke, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. For a village or hamlet like Stoke, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
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What else we do in Stoke
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established so early resealing is worth it.