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Window & door mastic in Ashford, Kent
Window mastic for Ashford, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
Most silicone sealants will not take paint, so if you are planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
Leaks normally show up in wet, windy weather, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Dealing with it when you first notice a crack avoids chasing leaks through the wet months.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Ashford
Behind a thin line of old mastic there’s sometimes a deep void. Packing it solid with sealant gives a joint that can’t flex, so deep gaps get backing rod first. The sealant then grips the two sides it should. We work on aluminium frames, window sills and timber windows & doors, and common reasons people get in touch are mastic that’s falling out in pieces and untidy mastic left by window fitters.
A place the size of Ashford has every kind of window, from older timber frames to uPVC and aluminium in newer homes, plus conservatories, patio doors and rooflights. Each needs the right sealant, and each joint wears out eventually.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Ashford
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, and a gap filled solid cannot flex. Backing rod sets the right depth.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Rented homes near Ashford International station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashford
Draughts and leaks don’t always mean new windows. Where the frames are sound, new mastic normally deals with draughts and leaks at the edges. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we’ll tell you. For landlords in Ashford, failed sealant soon turns into tenant complaints about mould, damp or draughts. It’s simpler to sort between tenants than in the middle of a let.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- More than 20 years in sealant work
See our cost guide or what customers say.
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
For anyone letting property in or around Ashford, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Different surfaces, different methods
Aluminium frames
Metal frames expand in the sun and are often slim, with little room for error. A neat, narrow bead in a colour to match suits the frame.
Timber windows & doors
On period timber windows, traditional sand mastic is sometimes the better choice. We will tell you which suits your home.
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What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Jobs in a place the size of Ashford range from town-centre flats to offices and family homes. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible, weatherproof sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
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Questions from Ashford
Do you work for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Ashford for window mastic?
Yes, Ashford is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What does window mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Windows and doors in Ashford
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 Godinton House (about 2 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Ashford has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chilmington Green Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Ashford is in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Ashford or further out, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Ashford among them. We also work in Chelmsford, about 44 miles from Ashford.
All of TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Ashford include the A20 and A28. Other places close to Ashford include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Ashford has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Landmarks near Ashford
We work in homes and buildings around The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashford include Hatch Park.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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.