Kent · England
Sand Mastic in Ivy Hatch
Window and door surrounds in Ivy Hatch need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
How we handle sand mastic in Ivy Hatch
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. Typical jobs include draughts and rain around sash boxes and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, across tenement windows, sash and case windows and stone surrounds.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Ivy Hatch is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Ivy Hatch: your questions answered
Is Ivy Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes. Ivy Hatch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do sand mastic in Ivy Hatch?
Yes, Ivy Hatch is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on every job.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
How much does sand mastic cost in Ivy Hatch?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
What happens if it’s left?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants do not always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. In a small place like Ivy Hatch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Ivy Hatch customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Do you need sand mastic in Ivy Hatch?
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Look out for these signs:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
If you look after a building such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the colour is chosen
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
What sealant work can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
Windows and doors in Ivy Hatch
With historic houses such as Ightham Mote (about 0.7 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ivy Hatch as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. In the older streets around Ivy Hatch Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Ivy Hatch or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for sand mastic. There’s also a page for London, roughly 22 miles from Ivy Hatch.
Our applicators cover all of TN15 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road. We also cover the places around Ivy Hatch: Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Ivy Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
How we quote for sand mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The product the joint needs
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Ivy Hatch, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.