Kent · England
Window & door mastic in Reading Street, Kent
Problem with your window and door frames in Reading Street? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- White mastic on grey or black frames
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
Window mastic in Reading Street
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. Common call-outs are for black, perished sealant on frames and draughty joints inside around the window, across composite doors, aluminium frames and uPVC windows.
Somewhere as small as Reading Street, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Reading Street (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Reading Street
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Reading Street
For anyone letting property in or around Reading Street, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep timber frames painted
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Look round the frames every year or so
Silicone cannot normally be painted, so mention any painting plans before any work starts. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
Look out for the warning signs: cracks in the mastic, gaps you can see light through, damp on the reveal or mould around the inside of the frame. If you notice one, it’s time to get the joint looked at.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere as small as Reading Street, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
uPVC windows
Some uPVC windows were sealed at fitting with a quick bead that never bonded. It comes out, deep gaps get backing rod and the joint is resealed.
Timber windows & doors
Soft or rotten wood can’t be sealed successfully. We will point out any rot we find, as that’s a job for a joiner.
Quotes for window mastic in Reading Street
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Signs you need window mastic in Reading Street
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. Sunlight dries the surface out, until it loses its stretch and starts to crack.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
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.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What the cure time is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Windows and doors in Reading Street
Historic houses like Smallhythe Place (about 1.8 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Reading Street has older buildings as well as new. 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. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Appledore (Kent) station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Reading Street to the outskirts, we cover window mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for window mastic. We also work in Crawley, around 41 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the TN30 postcode area for window mastic. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Reading Street
The closest station to Reading Street is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Reading Street includes Orlestone Forest.
Common questions in Reading Street
Can you do window mastic in Reading Street?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Reading Street is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Reading Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels in Reading Street.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, and we’re fully insured.