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Sand Mastic in Bedgebury Cross
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Bedgebury Cross, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Sand mastic in Bedgebury Cross, done properly
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. Typical jobs include cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and crumbling sand mastic round a window, on brick reveals, timber door frames and stone surrounds.
Around Bedgebury Cross, 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.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Bedgebury Cross (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. In a small place like Bedgebury Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Somewhere as small as Bedgebury Cross, 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.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Bedgebury Cross homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Scotney Castle (about 1.8 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Bedgebury Cross as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In and around Bedgebury Cross, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bedgebury Cross, as part of our work across Kent. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 28 miles from Bedgebury Cross.
All of TN17 is covered for sand mastic. You’ll find streets such as Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bedgebury Cross include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bedgebury Cross
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
Common problems we fix in Bedgebury Cross
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and loosens it further. Exposed elevations normally fail first.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Open joints round the window box
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Bedgebury Cross questions
Do you cover Bedgebury Cross for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Bedgebury Cross is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Bedgebury Cross?
All our work, in Bedgebury Cross and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will advise.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.