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Sand Mastic in Buttsole
Specialist sand mastic for Buttsole: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
When it is not the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Buttsole
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. If you have gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and draughts and rain around sash boxes, we can help, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and timber door frames alike.
In a village or hamlet like Buttsole, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Buttsole
For anyone letting property in or around Buttsole, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Why deal with it now?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Around Buttsole, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We are fully insured
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Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere as small as Buttsole, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Buttsole
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they usually need raking out.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How much experience the applicator has
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
Sand mastic in Buttsole: local notes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Buttsole as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Jobs in Buttsole get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Buttsole among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: CT13 and CT14. You will find streets such as Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Buttsole
In Buttsole, that means homes and buildings near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common questions in Buttsole
Do you cover Buttsole for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Buttsole is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Buttsole?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
The surface skins quite quickly and it hardens fully over a longer time. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Buttsole, along with the rest of our area.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.