Kent · England
Sand Mastic in Appledore
Window and door surrounds in Appledore need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
Sand mastic in Appledore
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Homes in small places like Appledore often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Location
- Appledore (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
Sand mastic in Appledore: local notes
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. With historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (about 3.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Appledore as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to Church of St Peter and St Paul include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Appledore, as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 42 miles from Appledore.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Appledore: Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore
Appledore’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
Appledore: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Appledore within the area you cover?
Yes. Appledore 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.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing and where.
What’s sand mastic made of?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The process
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Appledore needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Appledore
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Letting a property close to Appledore (Kent) station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is
Places near Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.