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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Doddington, Kent
Sand mastic for Doddington and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Common problems we fix in Doddington
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
The most common problems we see are:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day
Sand mastic in Doddington
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. If you’re dealing with weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Doddington, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Doddington and across Kent.
- Where
- Doddington (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Doddington
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
FAQs for Doddington
Is Doddington in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Doddington is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Doddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
What does sand mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
What sand mastic looks like in Doddington
With historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (about 3.3 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Doddington as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Doddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for sand mastic. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 34 miles from Doddington.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown. We also cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Doddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Inn and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Doddington is Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, depending on the size of the job. In a small place like Doddington, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Doddington
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair so it’s worth checking responsibilities.
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone while raking out the old mastic.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Broken panes
- Decayed frames that need repair
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows