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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Orlestone, Kent
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Orlestone, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Signs you need sand mastic in Orlestone
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Modern sealant on a period surround
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- The length of the guarantee
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What preparation is included
Sand mastic in Orlestone
Across Orlestone, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. Typical jobs include old cement repairs round a window that have failed and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, across stone surrounds, period & listed homes and timber door frames.
Somewhere as small as Orlestone, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Orlestone and across Kent.
- Location
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a small place like Orlestone, 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Why deal with it now?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Orlestone, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Orlestone
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We’re fully insured
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Over 20 years’ experience
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Orlestone: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Orlestone?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Orlestone is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Orlestone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s sand mastic made of?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once.
When will the new mastic be hard?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Frames and glazing around Orlestone
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. If you look after a building such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Orlestone or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Orlestone among them. You can also see our page for Crawley, roughly 45 miles from Orlestone.
We cover every part of TN26 for sand mastic. We also cover the places around Orlestone: Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Orlestone
Around Orlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dukes Head pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It forms a skin fairly soon, but takes longer to harden fully.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Can I do it myself?
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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right 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.
Quotes for sand mastic in Orlestone
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.