Kent · England
External & façade joints in West Cross, Kent
Our applicators work in West Cross on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Common questions in West Cross
Will you come out to West Cross?
Yes. West Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover West Cross for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and West Cross is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Different materials move at different rates, so a flexible sealant is needed where they meet. We choose one that suits both surfaces.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
What does external mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
About our external mastic in West Cross
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across West Cross, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. Typical jobs include joints where the bead has come unstuck and plants rooting in failed movement joints, on concrete & block, brickwork movement joints and copings & trims.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around West Cross is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- West Cross (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in West Cross
Landlord and commercial work in West Cross
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
How the job changes by surface
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.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
Quotes for external mastic in West Cross
We don’t publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Why deal with it now?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner so it’s worth doing right. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like West Cross, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
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.
How it works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like West Cross needs a little journey planning: 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
If you’re in West Cross and need external mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Outside joints around West Cross
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place (about 3.7 miles east) are a reminder that the area around West Cross 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.
Schools such as Rolvenden Primary School are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. West Cross gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers work nearby.
Work in TN17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to West Cross include Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
What’s near West Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bull Hotel. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).