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Sand Mastic in Boughton Aluph
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Boughton Aluph and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
How we handle sand mastic in Boughton Aluph
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on period & listed homes, timber door frames and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating.
Somewhere as small as Boughton Aluph, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Timber that has rotted
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
Leave it or put it right?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boughton Aluph can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why book with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
Frames and glazing around Boughton Aluph
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Godinton House (about 4.2 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Boughton Aluph has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near All Saints’ Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Boughton Aluph and nearby. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Boughton Aluph is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 42 miles away.
We cover every part of TN25 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Close by, we work in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Near you in Boughton Aluph
We work in homes and buildings around Flying Horse Inn and the streets around them. Boughton Aluph’s nearest station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Boughton Aluph include Hatch Park.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Boughton Aluph
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
FAQs for Boughton Aluph
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wye station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Aluph?
Yes. Boughton Aluph is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can sand mastic be painted?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
What affects the quote in Boughton Aluph
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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What else we do in Boughton Aluph
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Aluph, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip 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.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
When to call us in Boughton Aluph
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber, and they normally need raking out.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day