Kent · England
Bekesbourne Sand Mastic
Window and door surrounds in Bekesbourne need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
Rather than a set price list, 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.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
About our sand mastic in Bekesbourne
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, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you have cracked mastic round a front door frame and gaps where the frame meets the masonry, we can put it right, on timber door frames, stone surrounds and tenement windows alike.
Homes in small places like Bekesbourne often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Frames and glazing around Bekesbourne
With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3.3 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Bekesbourne as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Homes close to Church of St Peter include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 44 miles away.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road. Other places close to Bekesbourne include Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
Nearby places to Bekesbourne
What else we do in Bekesbourne
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a small place like Bekesbourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Bekesbourne
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall, so dealing with it now protects both. In a small place like Bekesbourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Bekesbourne
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Bekesbourne: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Bekesbourne?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Bekesbourne is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
I let a flat near Bekesbourne station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work has a 12-month guarantee.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll tell you what to expect for your job.
Common problems we fix in Bekesbourne
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Open joints round the window box
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
If you look after a building such as St. Anselm's Catholic School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether VAT is included
- How long to leave it before use
- Which colour the sealant will be
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before pointing.