Kent · England
Old Wives Lees Window Mastic
Window and door frames in Old Wives Lees need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Black, perished sealant on frames
How we handle window mastic in Old Wives Lees
Whether it’s one leaking patio door or every frame on the house, you’ll get a clear quote before we start. To get one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the number of frames and any access details. If you’re dealing with rushed sealant from a window installation and mastic that’s falling out in pieces, we can help, whatever the surface.
Around Old Wives Lees, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Old Wives Lees and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Old Wives Lees
Is Old Wives Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Old Wives Lees for window mastic?
Yes, Old Wives Lees is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
How long will my window job take?
Allow a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes, with our 12-month guarantee. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Old Wives Lees?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Usually, yes. Access is planned before work begins, so mention the height and anything in the way.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a small place like Old Wives Lees, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in Old Wives Lees
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Windows and doors in Old Wives Lees
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Jobs in Old Wives Lees get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Old Wives Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for window mastic. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 39 miles from Old Wives Lees.
All of CT4 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Old Wives Lees include Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Around Old Wives Lees
Around Old Wives Lees, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Broadham Down and The Star Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Check the mastic once a year
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and keep solvents and harsh chemicals off the joint.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and a cold room gets colder. Resealing closes it.
What affects the quote in Old Wives Lees
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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What happens if it’s left?
Choosing the product is half the job. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t made for exterior frame joints. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Old Wives Lees, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
When to call us in Old Wives Lees
Water runs down the glass onto the sill, so the sill ends and the joint below the frame are common leak points. Failed sealant there lets rain into the wall or behind the frame.
People usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
For landlords with property near Chilham station, sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which colour the sealant will be