Kent · England
Sand Mastic in Pett Bottom
Our applicators work in Pett Bottom on 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.
- Open joints round the window box
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
How we handle sand mastic in Pett Bottom
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. Typical jobs include draughty sash windows at the surround and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, across brick reveals, stone surrounds and sash and case windows.
Around Pett Bottom, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
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
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Damaged stone surrounds
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
What affects the quote in Pett Bottom
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- When we can work, for business premises
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
What sand mastic looks like in Pett Bottom
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, 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 Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. In the older streets around Church of St Mary, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide sand mastic to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Pett Bottom and the surrounding area. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, about 44 miles from Pett Bottom.
All of CT4 is within our area for sand mastic. We cover properties on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane. If you’re just outside Pett Bottom, we cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Near you in Pett Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around The Duck pub, among other places. Pett Bottom’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and the area is left clean. Somewhere as small as Pett Bottom, 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.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Pett Bottom
Some old mastic was never deep enough. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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Pett Bottom questions
Is Pett Bottom in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Pett Bottom is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will tell you when we quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What does sand mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared, sand mastic is applied by hand.
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.