Kent · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Vigo Village, Kent
Sand mastic across Vigo Village and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
How we handle sand mastic in Vigo Village
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on tenement windows, stone surrounds and brick reveals, and common reasons people get in touch are mastic round period door frames that has failed and silicone on a period window that looks wrong.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Vigo Village is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Vigo Village (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Towns and villages near Vigo Village
Other services in Vigo Village
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. Somewhere as small as Vigo Village, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Vigo Village
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they usually need raking out.
Look out for any of the following:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vigo Village School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is
- Whether VAT is included
What sand mastic looks like in Vigo Village
With historic houses such as Cobham College (about 4.4 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Vigo Village as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Letting a property close to Borough Green & Wrotham station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Vigo Village is covered for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Vigo Village is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for sand mastic. You can also see our page for London, roughly 23 miles from Vigo Village.
We cover every part of DA13 for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Vigo Village, we cover Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Vigo Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
Leave it or put it right?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry so renewing it early protects the window. In a small place like Vigo Village, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, 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.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We never seal over old sealant
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Your questions about sand mastic in Vigo Village
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Vigo Village?
Yes, Vigo Village is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will tell you when we quote.
What affects the quote in Vigo Village
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
- How we’d reach the joints
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.