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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Fordcombe, Kent
Professional sand mastic in and around Fordcombe, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Sand mastic in Fordcombe
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties, where modern sealant can look out of place. If you have patchy fillers round a sash window and cracked mastic round a front door frame, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Fordcombe, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, including the tidy-up. In a small place like Fordcombe, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
If you’re in Fordcombe and need sand mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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When it isn’t the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Broken panes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
Frames and glazing around Fordcombe
Historic houses like Groombridge Place (about 1.8 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Fordcombe 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’s traditional sand mastic. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Letting a property close to Ashurst Kent station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Schools such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Jobs in Fordcombe get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 16 miles away.
We cover every part of TN3 for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Fordcombe include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Near you in Fordcombe
Around Fordcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chafford Arms. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Do you need sand mastic in Fordcombe?
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
People usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Are they insured?
FAQs for Fordcombe
Will you come out to Fordcombe?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Ashurst Kent station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours so it’s worth checking responsibilities.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Fordcombe and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Towns and villages near Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
Why deal with it now?
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. In a small place like Fordcombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Fordcombe
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- We never seal over old sealant
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
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