Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Drellingore, Kent
We cover Drellingore for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Common questions in Drellingore
I let a flat near Folkestone Central station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Drellingore any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What does sand mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Check with your local planning authority. They’ll tell you if consent is needed for work to your windows.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
About our sand mastic in Drellingore
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we will explain which is best for yours. If you’re dealing with gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, we can help.
Around Drellingore, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Drellingore
Drellingore is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Acrise Place (about 3 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Drellingore 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’s traditional sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT18 postcode area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Drellingore is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 52 miles from Drellingore.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: CT18 and CT15. Close by, we work in South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Drellingore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood, among other places. The closest station to Drellingore is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Signs you need sand mastic in Drellingore
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Open joints round the window box
Rented homes near Folkestone Central station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
How it works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Drellingore needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Quotes for sand mastic in Drellingore
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What sealant work can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Broken panes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Damaged stone surrounds
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why it’s worth doing now in Drellingore
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Around Drellingore, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.