Kent · England
Shorne Sand Mastic
We cover Shorne for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Windows and doors in Shorne
Shorne is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Historic houses like Cobham College (about 2.3 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Shorne has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Homes close to Church of St Peter and St Paul include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Letting a property close to Higham station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA12, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 22 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in DA12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green. If you are just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Near you in Shorne
In Shorne, that means homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Shorne
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. Common call-outs are for a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and open joints round the window box, across brick reveals, sash and case windows and period & listed homes.
In a village or hamlet like Shorne, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Shorne
Do you work for landlords with property near Higham station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Shorne?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured for every job we do.
What information do you need?
Let us know what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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 fails, we can still redo it.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
What affects the quote in Shorne
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The rough size of the job
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Do you need sand mastic in Shorne?
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Managing a site like Shorne Church of England Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether VAT is included
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear, so their mastic can fail sooner. It’s renewed by hand.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints for a typical job. For a village or hamlet like Shorne, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.