Kent · England
Window & door mastic in Margate, Kent
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors in Margate, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
When it is not the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Faulty window hardware
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
How we handle window mastic in Margate
There are two joints on most windows. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. Either or both can be done. If you have sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and old mastic that has gone black or come away, we can put it right.
Margate mixes older streets, where windows have often been replaced, with newer estates fitted with uPVC. All of them depend on a sound bead of mastic between frame and wall.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Margate
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, and a gap filled solid cannot flex. Backing rod sets the right depth.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
Rented homes near Margate station change hands often, and renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the cure time is
- How long the guarantee is
- Who turns up on the day
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. In Margate, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions, and let us know if the work is upstairs, in a flat or up high outside.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
FAQs for Margate
Do you cover Margate for window mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Margate is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Margate station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Where are you based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you work on first-floor windows?
Yes, in most cases. We plan safe access before the job.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Leave it or put it right?
Failed mastic is not a reason to replace sound windows. If the frames and glass are in good order, resealing the joints is often all that’s needed. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we will tell you. Around Margate, failed sealant lets water into hidden places, like the floor under a bath, the back of a panel or the inside of a wall. Left alone, that means rot, damp and a bigger repair.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Window mastic in Margate: local notes
Margate 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. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Quex Park (about 2.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Margate as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Salmestone Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Margate is in Kent. Every kind of property in Margate can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Margate among them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 46 miles away.
All of CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 is within our area for window mastic. You will find streets such as Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street, all of which we cover. Margate sits on or near the A28 and A254. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Margate has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Landmarks near Margate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy and Secret Spices pub. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What affects the quote in Margate
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- The type of property
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Surface by surface
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the sill ends and the joint under the frame are vital. Each is cleaned out and resealed.
Composite doors
Draughts round the door leaf generally come from worn seals or adjustment, not the mastic. We seal the frame and let you know about anything else.