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Window & door mastic in Hampton, Kent

Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Hampton and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.

  • Draughty joints inside around the window
  • Gaps where the sill meets the wall
  • Hard, cracked sealant around windows

Book window mastic in Hampton

Window mastic in Hampton, done properly

Over two decades of sealing frames has taught us which products suit which walls. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee. If you are dealing with untidy mastic left by window fitters and black, perished sealant on frames, we can put it right, on window sills, composite doors and aluminium frames alike.

Homes around Hampton range from older properties to newer houses, and their windows range just as widely. The right sealant depends on the frame and on what it sits in.

A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.

Outdoor mastic being applied where a white frame meets red brickwork, below the fascia and gutter
Where
Hampton (CT6)
Region
Kent
Cover
One year on every job
Quote
A clear price before work begins
Phone
0345 464 0079
Updated
26 October 2026

Do you need window mastic in Hampton?

Every frame moves through the day. A plastic or aluminium frame lengthens in sunshine and shortens as it cools, while the masonry beside it stays put. A sealant that can’t keep up eventually tears.

Any of these means the joints need attention:

  • Leaking joints at the ends of sills
  • Black, perished sealant on frames
  • Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
  • A bead that does not match the frame

In the older streets around St Andrew's Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.

Before booking anyone

  • How the colour is chosen
  • When the joint can take water or movement
  • How the joint is cleaned and prepared
  • How hidden problems are handled

How to choose a mastic man

How the job changes by surface

Patio & French doors

Heavy door frames can move more than windows. The sealant must cope with it, where a rigid one would crack.

uPVC windows

The frame is cleaned with a product that won’t harm the plastic, then the new bead is laid against the frame and the wall and tooled smooth.

What we cannot put right

Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:

  • Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
  • Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
  • Faulty window hardware

If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.

Joints and surfaces we work on

  • Timber windows & doors
  • uPVC windows
  • Patio & French doors
  • Aluminium frames
  • Composite doors
  • Window sills

Hampton homes and the weather

Hampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.

For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. If you look after a building such as Hampton Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.

Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our applicators cover window mastic for homes and businesses in Hampton. Hampton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for window mastic. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 37 miles from Hampton.

All of CT6 is within our area for window mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hampton: Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).

Landmarks near Hampton

In Hampton, that means homes and buildings near Hampton Inn and Herne Bay High School, among other places. The closest station to Hampton is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.

Map of Hampton © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY versus a professional finish

A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.

Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.

What we do, step by step

The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Parking around Hampton is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.

  1. First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
  2. We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
  3. Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
  4. The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
  5. Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.

Before we arrive

  • For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
  • For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the work area

Getting a quote

It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

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Advice

For landlords and businesses

Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.

Landlords and letting agents in Hampton can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.

Your questions about window mastic in Hampton

Can you help a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station?

Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.

Will you come out to Hampton?

Yes, Hampton is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.

Can I do it myself?

You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.

Can I paint over the new sealant?

Silicone generally won’t take paint. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.

Will the old sealant be removed?

Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.

How much does window mastic cost in Hampton?

There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.

Does the work come with a guarantee?

Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job.

Can you match the sealant to my frames?

Yes, in most cases. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we’ll match it as closely as we can.

Why it’s worth doing now in Hampton

Running fresh sealant over the old joint is tempting, but new sealant can’t bond to old, crumbling mastic. It peels before long, and water still gets in behind. The old mastic has to come out. Homes in smaller places like Hampton can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.

Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.

Why choose Mr Mastic in Hampton

  • We never seal over old sealant
  • Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
  • Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
  • We agree the colour with you first

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20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job