Medway · England
External & façade joints in Upper Bush, Medway
Our applicators work in Upper Bush on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
External mastic in Upper Bush, done properly
Getting the depth right is half the job. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. If you have rigid filler in a joint that should flex and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Upper Bush is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, and the area is left clean. In a small place like Upper Bush, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Upper Bush
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
Why act early in Upper Bush
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and doesn’t last. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Bush, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
What affects the quote in Upper Bush
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What the job involves on each surface
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind.
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. That movement goes into the joint, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Cuxton station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Bush?
Yes. Upper Bush is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured for every job we do.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Pointing it stops it working, and the wall may crack nearby. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
When will the joints need doing again?
It varies with how exposed the wall is and how much the joint moves. Look for splits, hardening or edges coming away.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Make sure movement joints are not pointed over
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Check external joints each spring
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
Outside joints around Upper Bush
Historic houses like Starkey Castle (about 1.4 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Upper Bush 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. For landlords with property near Cuxton station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cuxton Community Infant School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in Upper Bush. Our area takes in 68 places across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for London, roughly 24 miles from Upper Bush.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for external mastic. If you’re just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Around Upper Bush
Around Upper Bush, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Strood Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.