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Sand Mastic in Aldington Frith
Sand mastic for Aldington Frith, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Aldington Frith
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. We work on tenement windows, brick reveals and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked.
Around Aldington Frith, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Aldington Frith and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Aldington Frith (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Aldington Frith
Will you come out to Aldington Frith?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Aldington Frith for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Aldington Frith is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
How long does sand mastic take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We will tell you when we quote.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
That depends on your windows. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
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Why deal with it now?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Around Aldington Frith, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
What you get with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
See our cost guide or what customers say.
What affects the quote in Aldington Frith
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- The number of rooms or windows
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the gap is not the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Sand mastic in Aldington Frith: local notes
Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle (about 5 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Aldington Frith has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 5 miles east, show how far back building around Aldington Frith goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of property in Aldington Frith is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Aldington Frith among them. You can also see our page for Crawley, roughly 48 miles from Aldington Frith.
Our applicators cover all of the TN25 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Aldington Frith: Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Aldington Frith
In Aldington Frith, that means homes and buildings near Poulton Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work usually takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere as small as Aldington Frith, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Signs you need sand mastic in Aldington Frith
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
The most common problems we see are:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames