Kent · England
External & façade joints in Yorkletts, Kent
Our applicators work in Yorkletts on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
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 pays to do it properly once. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Yorkletts, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why Yorkletts clients choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
About our external mastic in Yorkletts
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 movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Yorkletts, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, 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.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Yorkletts (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Subsidence or other structural problems
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
Outside joints around Yorkletts
Yorkletts is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
In the older streets around St Alphege, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Rented homes near Whitstable station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Yorkletts is about 2 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Yorkletts or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 36 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the CT5 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ford Walk, Glen Walk and Coombe Walk and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Denstroude (1 mile south-east), Honey Hill (2 miles south-east), Whitstable (2 miles north-east), Blean (2 miles south-east) and Radfall (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Faversham (5 miles west), Herne Bay (6 miles north-east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Yorkletts
In Yorkletts, that means homes and buildings near Foxes Cross Bottom and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Check external joints each spring
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Towns and villages near Yorkletts
What else we do in Yorkletts
Signs you need external mastic in Yorkletts
Every building moves. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. All of that ends up in the joint sealant.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
If you look after a building such as The Whitstable School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Rendered walls have joints at beads, openings and changes of material. They’re resealed in a sealant that suits the render.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so cleaning and priming matter. A primer goes on where the product requires one.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere as small as Yorkletts, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Yorkletts
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Yorkletts?
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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Whitstable station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
What colours does the sealant come in?
We choose a sealant colour to suit the brick, stone or render. Exterior sealants come in a good range of colours.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Yorkletts?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Do you cover Yorkletts?
Yes. We cover Yorkletts, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
How long does external mastic take?
Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: 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. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.