Kent · England
Littlebourne Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Littlebourne, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Open joints round the window box
About our sand mastic in Littlebourne
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will talk through which suits your home. We work on sash and case windows, timber door frames and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and wind and rain getting in round a sash window.
Somewhere as small as Littlebourne, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
More services for Littlebourne
Why deal with it now?
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. In a small place like Littlebourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Littlebourne
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
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.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look rather than patching it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens as more mastic falls out.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Littlebourne needs a little journey planning: 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.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
For sand mastic in Littlebourne, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Read more
Littlebourne questions
Do you cover Littlebourne for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Littlebourne is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Frames and glazing around Littlebourne
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. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Littlebourne has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Schools such as Littlebourne Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St Vincent include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of property in Littlebourne is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 43 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: CT3. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Littlebourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Basket Makers pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Littlebourne is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
When to call us in Littlebourne
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Letting a property close to Bekesbourne station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant