Kent · England
Window & door mastic in Hawkinge, Kent
Window and door frames in Hawkinge need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Draughty joints inside around the window
Why act early in Hawkinge
Choosing the product is half the job. Decorators’ caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t designed for outside joints that move. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. Homes in smaller places like Hawkinge can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Fully insured
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
About our window mastic in Hawkinge
Every window and door frame has a gap around it, and mastic is what closes it. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. Our applicators cut it out and replace it with a flexible, weatherproof sealant. Typical jobs include gaps where the sill meets the wall and damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain, on uPVC windows, aluminium frames and timber windows & doors.
In smaller places like Hawkinge, homes range from older cottages to newer houses, with windows to match: timber, uPVC and aluminium. Each frame material needs the right sealant against the right wall.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a smaller place like Hawkinge, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Questions from Hawkinge
Does the coastal weather in Hawkinge affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Is Hawkinge within the area you cover?
Yes. Hawkinge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How many windows can you do in a day?
A handful of frames is a short visit. You will get a timescale with the quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, where it’s safe. Higher or awkward frames may need extra access, and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
What affects the quote in Hawkinge
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Frames and glazing around Hawkinge
Hawkinge is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Historic houses like Acrise Place (about 2 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Hawkinge 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.
For landlords with property near Folkestone West station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. In the older streets around St Luke's, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Every kind of property in Hawkinge is covered for window mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 52 miles from Hawkinge.
Jobs for window mastic in CT18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Hawkinge, we cover Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hawkinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mayfly pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Nearby places to Hawkinge
Also in Hawkinge
Landlord and commercial work in Hawkinge
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
When to call us in Hawkinge
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. Sunlight dries the surface out, until it loses its stretch and starts to crack.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
Schools such as The Churchill School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Comparing quotes
- Is VAT in the price?
- What insurance they hold
- How long to leave it before use
- What preparation is included
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.