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Window & door mastic in Bilting, Kent
Window mastic across Bilting and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Window mastic in Bilting
Behind a thin line of old mastic there’s sometimes a deep void. Filling it with sealant alone leaves a joint that can’t move properly, so deep gaps get backing rod first. That way the new bead bonds to the frame and the wall only. We work on uPVC windows, composite doors and patio & French doors, and the jobs we see most are old mastic that has gone black or come away and hard, cracked sealant around windows.
Somewhere as small as Bilting, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Bilting and across Kent.
- Place
- Bilting (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- Condensation trapped between the panes
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
More services for Bilting
What window mastic looks like in Bilting
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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. For landlords with property near Wye station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Bilting can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 922 places in Kent are on our list. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 42 miles away.
Work in TN25 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Near you in Bilting
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Godmersham Park. The closest station to Bilting is Wye station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
How the job changes by surface
Window sills
Stone and concrete sills have their own joints, and the joint under the frame can let rain run behind. Those are sealed with a product suited to stone or concrete.
Aluminium frames
Bi-fold and sliding aluminium doors have long frame joints, and the threshold joint takes a lot of water. We prepare and reseal every joint, backing the deep ones.
Leave it or put it right?
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. A reseal is a much smaller job. In a small place like Bilting, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why Bilting customers choose us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We agree the colour with you first
The process
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door in most cases. For a village or hamlet like Bilting, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Do not paint over the silicone
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
Silicone cannot generally be painted, so if you’re planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. Often the first sign is a damp patch inside or flaking paint on the reveal. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
Quotes for window mastic in Bilting
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send photos if you have them.
Questions from Bilting
Do you cover Bilting for window mastic?
Yes, Bilting is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wye station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
How long does it take to reseal the windows on a house?
That depends on the number of frames, how they’re reached and the state of the old mastic. You’ll know the timing when we quote.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Bilting and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we’ll quote it together.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.