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External Mastic in Tutt Hill
External mastic for Tutt Hill and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
How we handle external mastic in Tutt Hill
Where two different materials meet, such as brick and render or blockwork and metal, they move at different rates. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement where mortar or filler would crack. We’re often asked to deal with failed sealant between panels on a façade and weeds or debris growing in open joints, across brickwork movement joints, concrete & block and joints between brick and frames.
Around Tutt Hill, 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.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Tutt Hill (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of external mastic
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If someone has resealed it before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. Joints of the same age tend to fail together and it means sorting access once. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Tutt Hill, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- We agree the colour with you first
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Tutt Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete and blockwork
Wide joints in concrete need the depth controlling carefully. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it.
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Sealing them early saves the wall below.
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FAQs for Tutt Hill
I let a flat near Charing station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will you come out to Tutt Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is generally a movement joint. It gives the wall room to move.
How much does external mastic cost in Tutt Hill?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before we start.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on how high the joints are and the ground below. Low-level joints are straightforward; for higher ones, send details and we’ll confirm the access.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Tutt Hill, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Outside joints around Tutt Hill
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Godinton House (about 1.8 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Tutt Hill has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. Schools such as The Hayesbrook School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Godinton House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tutt Hill.
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we cover external mastic for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 41 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for external mastic. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Tutt Hill
For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).