Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ram Lane, Kent
Specialist sand mastic for Ram Lane: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Ram Lane
We work across Ram Lane renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. If you are dealing with draughts and rain around sash boxes and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, we can put it right.
Homes in small places like Ram Lane often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Ram Lane and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a small place like Ram Lane, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
Advice
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What else we do in Ram Lane
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
FAQs for Ram Lane
Can you do sand mastic in Ram Lane?
Yes, Ram Lane is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Ram Lane?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
In most cases. We remove the silicone and clean the joint before the sand mastic goes in.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
When to call us in Ram Lane
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:
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.1 miles south-east, show how far back building around Ram Lane goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who turns up on the day
Why deal with it now?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ram Lane, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Ram Lane customers choose us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
What sand mastic looks like in Ram Lane
Historic houses like Godinton House (about 2.1 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Ram Lane has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. 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.
Letting a property close to Charing station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Schools such as The Hayesbrook School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of property in Ram Lane can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for sand mastic. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 41 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 and TN25 postcode area for sand mastic. Other places close to Ram Lane include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Near you in Ram Lane
For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).