Kent · England
Sand Mastic in Pollhill
Our applicators work in Pollhill on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
How we handle sand mastic in Pollhill
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. If you have gaps where the frame meets the masonry and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, we can help, on timber door frames, tenement windows and stone surrounds alike.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Pollhill is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
Frames and glazing around Pollhill
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Leeds Castle (about 1.6 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Pollhill 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.
In the older streets around Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Jobs in Pollhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Pollhill
In Pollhill, that means homes and buildings near The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Pollhill, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Pollhill: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Harrietsham station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Pollhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Pollhill is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
How much does sand mastic cost in Pollhill?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Pollhill, along with the rest of our area.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
What happens if it’s left?
New sash windows are a major, costly change, and in listed buildings it may need consent. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Pollhill, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number and length of the joints
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
For sand mastic in Pollhill, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Signs you need sand mastic in Pollhill
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations usually fail first.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
If you look after a building such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the colour is chosen
- What product goes in the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not