Kent · England
External & façade joints in West End, Kent
Our applicators work in West End on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Panel joints letting water in
External mastic in West End
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. We work on concrete & block, brickwork movement joints and render & cladding joints, and the jobs we see most are plants rooting in failed movement joints and sealant pulling away from one side of the joint.
Around West End, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- West End (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What external mastic looks like in West End
West End is close to 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. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Rented homes near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Managing a site like Thornden Wood Primary School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you need external mastic in West End, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We cover Kent from our Crawley base. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 37 miles away.
All of CT6 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in West End
We work in homes and buildings around The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School. West End’s nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Different surfaces, different methods
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. A flexible sealant bridges the two.
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. We prime where the product needs it.
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What else we do in West End
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Questions from West End
Do you work for landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in West End?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
What is backing rod for?
Backing rod controls the sealant depth and keeps it off the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. Materials like render, brick, metal and uPVC all move differently, so the joint between them must be flexible. We choose one that suits both surfaces.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Walls move with heat, cold and moisture, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. It’s closed with backing rod and a flexible sealant.
When to call us in West End
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Look out for any of the following:
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Panel joints letting water in
If you live in an older home near St Peter, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the colour is chosen
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
What affects the quote in West End
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- A few photos by email, if you can
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Subsidence or other structural problems
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in West End
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere as small as West End, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
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Why act early in West End
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant doesn’t bond well to old, weathered sealant, so the old joint is cut out fully first. Older cottages and farmhouses around West End can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in West End
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.