Kent · England
Window & door mastic in Buttsole, Kent
We cover Buttsole for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
Window mastic in Buttsole
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. Common call-outs are for damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and black, perished sealant on frames, on patio & French doors, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows.
Homes in small places like Buttsole often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames and we leave things clean and tidy. For a village or hamlet like Buttsole, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Condensation trapped between the panes
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Buttsole
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
Buttsole homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Buttsole 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. 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.
In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Rented homes near Sandwich station change hands often, and renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you need window mastic in Buttsole, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover Kent from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Every address in CT13 and CT14 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Buttsole, we cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Buttsole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Buttsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Questions from Buttsole
Is Buttsole within the area you cover?
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.
Is Buttsole in your area for window mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Buttsole is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Inside, the joint between frame and plaster is sealed neatly.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
It depends on the sealant. Silicone is not paintable, but some hybrid sealants are. Mention any painting plans before any work starts.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote so we can plan the job.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
What affects the cost of window mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The type of sealant required
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber windows & doors
Soft or rotten wood can’t be sealed successfully. If we find rot, we’ll tell you before going ahead, as a joiner will need to deal with it.
Window sills
The end joints of a sill tend to fail before the rest. A tight seal at each end keeps rain out of the wall.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Buttsole, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep timber frames painted
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
Keep the new mastic undisturbed while it cures, for as long as we advise. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so early resealing is worth it.