Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Snodland, Kent
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Snodland. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Sand mastic in Snodland
Across Snodland, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. If you are dealing with open joints round the window box and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can help, on tenement windows, sash and case windows and timber door frames alike.
In a smaller place like Snodland, some walls face open ground and catch the full force of the weather. The mastic around frames on those walls tends to age faster.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Snodland (ME6, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
Snodland homes and the weather
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 Starkey Castle (about 2.5 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Snodland 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.
Managing a site like Snodland CofE Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of the New Jerusalem include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Jobs in Snodland get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Snodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for sand mastic. There’s also a page for London, roughly 26 miles from Snodland.
Jobs for sand mastic in ME6 and ME19 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close. Snodland is on the A228, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Snodland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holmesdale School, Holborough Marshes and The Monks Head pub. Snodland has its own railway station: Snodland station. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Why deal with it now?
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. In a smaller place like Snodland, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Snodland
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.
How the visit works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints for a typical job. In a smaller place like Snodland, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
Snodland questions
Is Snodland in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Snodland is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Snodland station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We will help you decide. Sand mastic suits many period homes, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. We will ask anything else we need to know.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside, so a neat, even finish matters.
Places near Snodland
Other services in Snodland
Landlord and commercial work in Snodland
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
When to call us in Snodland
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations normally fail first.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Rented homes near Snodland station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Are they insured?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first