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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ottinge, Kent
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- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
What we are called out for in Ottinge
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer does not hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who turns up on the day
- How long to leave it before use
About our sand mastic in Ottinge
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 mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Ottinge, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Get any rot dealt with first
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
Landlord and commercial work in Ottinge
Letting agents and landlords in Ottinge can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Ottinge and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Towns and villages near Ottinge
What else we do in Ottinge
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Ottinge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Related advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What affects the quote in Ottinge
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Your questions about sand mastic in Ottinge
Do you cover smaller places like Ottinge?
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.
Can you do sand mastic in Ottinge?
Yes, Ottinge is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Can I paint the new mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we will advise.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
How much does sand mastic cost in Ottinge?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing and where.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick normally suit sand mastic and newer frames generally get a flexible sealant.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
Windows and doors in Ottinge
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Acrise Place (about 1.6 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ottinge as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Sandling station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Jobs in Ottinge get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also work in Chelmsford, around 49 miles away.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ottinge include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Near you in Ottinge
The closest station to Ottinge is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.