Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Old Hawkinge, Kent
We cover Old Hawkinge for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Broken panes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
About our sand mastic in Old Hawkinge
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditional guidance is not to paint over it, so ask us before you decorate. We work on brick reveals, timber door frames and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are modern sealant on a period surround and patchy fillers round a sash window.
Somewhere as small as Old Hawkinge, 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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Old Hawkinge
Will you come out to Old Hawkinge?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does the coastal weather in Old Hawkinge affect outside sealant?
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.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Bigger jobs take longer.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
You get our 12-month guarantee on every job.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It forms a skin fairly soon and it hardens fully over a longer time. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Old Hawkinge?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
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Sand mastic in Old Hawkinge: local notes
Old Hawkinge is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you look after a building such as Hawkinge Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Folkestone Central station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We provide sand mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Old Hawkinge. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 53 miles from Old Hawkinge.
Jobs for sand mastic in CT18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Sand mastic is available to properties on Standen Lane and Church Hill. We also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Around Old Hawkinge
Around Old Hawkinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub, among other places. The closest station to Old Hawkinge is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Old Hawkinge can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
How we quote for sand mastic
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Why act early in Old Hawkinge
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Old Hawkinge, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. In a small place like Old Hawkinge, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? 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 we start.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
When to call us in Old Hawkinge
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They do not move with the timber and we normally remove them.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How hidden problems are handled
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What insurance they hold