Kent · England
Sand Mastic in Etchinghill
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Etchinghill, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Sand mastic in Etchinghill
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on period & listed homes, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are draughts and rain around sash boxes and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather.
Around Etchinghill, 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.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Etchinghill questions
Is Etchinghill within the area you cover?
Yes, Etchinghill is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sandling station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
How long does sand mastic take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Common problems we fix in Etchinghill
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Open joints round the window box
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Etchinghill goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How hidden problems are handled
- How much experience the applicator has
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
What happens if it’s left?
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new mastic stays put. Older cottages and farmhouses around Etchinghill can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Etchinghill
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a village or hamlet like Etchinghill, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
For sand mastic in Etchinghill, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
What else we do in Etchinghill
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Timber that has rotted
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach 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 thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Windows and doors in Etchinghill
Etchinghill is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Historic houses like Acrise Place (about 2.4 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Etchinghill 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 look after a building such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Etchinghill and nearby. Etchinghill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for sand mastic. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 51 miles from Etchinghill.
All of CT18 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Sand mastic is available to properties on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive. Other places close to Etchinghill include Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Around Etchinghill
Around Etchinghill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. Etchinghill’s nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.