Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tickham, Kent
Specialist sand mastic for Tickham: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
About our sand mastic in Tickham
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will talk through which suits your home. We are often asked to deal with draughty sash windows at the surround and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, across period & listed homes, sash and case windows and tenement windows.
Around Tickham, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Tickham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Tickham
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tickham can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What sand mastic looks like in Tickham
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens (about 3.2 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Tickham 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. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Schools such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Rented homes near Teynham station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tickham and nearby. Tickham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Jobs for sand mastic in ME9 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tickham
In Tickham, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. Tickham’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
Questions from Tickham
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Teynham station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover Tickham for sand mastic?
Yes, Tickham is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on every job.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Checking first is sensible. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the gap is not the same all the way round. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Places near Tickham
More services for Tickham
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere as small as Tickham, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any tricky access
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.
Read more
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Don’t touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It forms a skin fairly soon but needs longer to fully harden.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
Signs you need sand mastic in Tickham
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if the job turns out different