Kent · England
Window Mastic in Brabourne
We cover Brabourne for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
Brabourne homes and the weather
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle (about 3.3 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Brabourne 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.
Schools such as Brabourne Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St Mary include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of property in Brabourne can book us for window mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. We also work in Chelmsford, around 47 miles away.
Every address in TN25 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
What’s near Brabourne
In Brabourne, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub. Brabourne’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Brabourne
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. Resealing that joint can make a room feel noticeably less draughty. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we will say so. If you are dealing with rushed sealant from a window installation and black, perished sealant on frames, we can help.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Brabourne is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Place
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Wipe condensation off the frames
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, for as long as we advise. Do not point a pressure washer at the joints.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and heat escapes around the frame. A new joint closes it up.
Common questions in Brabourne
Can you do window mastic in Brabourne?
Yes, Brabourne is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Brabourne?
Yes. Brabourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured for every job we do.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
It depends on the sealant. Some hybrid sealants can be painted; silicone cannot. Tell us if you’re decorating and we will choose accordingly.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long will my window job take?
The work takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we are done.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. For a village or hamlet like Brabourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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Surface by surface
Composite doors
If the door itself is draughty, the issue may be the door seals or hinges rather than the frame mastic. We seal the frame and let you know about anything else.
Aluminium frames
Metal frames expand in the sun and are often slim, with little room for error. A tidy bead in anthracite grey, black or a matching colour keeps the clean look.
For landlords and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
When to call us in Brabourne
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Mastic laid onto dusty, damp or crumbling surfaces didn’t grip properly, so it comes away long before its time.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
Rented homes near Westenhanger 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.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What the cure time is
Why deal with it now?
Resealing frames is a short job: it takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Wait for damp to appear and there may be plaster and decorating to sort out too. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Brabourne, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why Brabourne customers choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
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What else we do in Brabourne
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors