Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tovil, Kent
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Tovil? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
FAQs for Tovil
Can you do sand mastic in Tovil?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Tovil is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Tovil?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How we handle sand mastic in Tovil
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We are often asked to deal with draughty sash windows at the surround and mastic dropping out of the joint, across timber door frames, period & listed homes and tenement windows.
Around Tovil, conservatories, garden rooms and patio doors are often part of the house. Those joints need the same attention as the main windows, and any older timber or sash windows need a sealant that suits them.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Tovil (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much there is to do
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job.
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When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Timber that has rotted
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
Landlord and commercial work in Tovil
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Parking around Tovil is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear, so their mastic can fail sooner. We rake it out and renew it.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Windows and doors in Tovil
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Stoneacre (about 3.1 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Tovil 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. For landlords with property near Maidstone West station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tovil and the surrounding area. Tovil is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for sand mastic. Our London page covers work nearby (31 miles or so).
We cover every part of the ME16 and ME15 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tovil
We work in homes and buildings around River Len LNR, St Augustine Academy and Oakwood Park Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.