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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Staplestreet, Kent
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Staplestreet and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Open joints round the window box
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Sand mastic in Staplestreet: local notes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Selling station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Homes close to Church of St Michael include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Staplestreet or further out, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Our applicators cover all of ME13 for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Around Staplestreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and White Horse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Sand mastic in Staplestreet, done properly
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. Typical jobs include failed mastic on an exposed elevation and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, across tenement windows, period & listed homes and stone surrounds.
Around Staplestreet, 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Staplestreet
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone when the old mastic comes out.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Why deal with it now?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. Around Staplestreet, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Staplestreet
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Homes, businesses and hotels
What we are called out for in Staplestreet
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Schools such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What guarantee comes with the work
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. For a village or hamlet like Staplestreet, 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.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
Your questions about sand mastic in Staplestreet
Do you work for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is Staplestreet within the area you cover?
Yes, Staplestreet is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
How long does sand mastic take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, and we are fully insured.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Landlord and commercial work in Staplestreet
If you manage several properties in or around Staplestreet, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Access and height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.