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Window & door mastic in Shottenden, Kent
Problem with your window and door frames in Shottenden? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
About our window mastic in Shottenden
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. The external joint is the weather seal; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. We seal one or both, depending on what’s needed. If you are dealing with draughts coming in around windows and doors and black, perished sealant on frames, we can help.
Homes in small places like Shottenden often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Shottenden and across Kent.
- Place
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Draughts and leaks do not always mean new 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. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Shottenden, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why Shottenden clients choose us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Over 20 years’ experience
When to call us in Shottenden
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, so the sill ends and the joint below the frame are common leak points. When that sealant fails, water gets into the wall or under the frame.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building around Shottenden goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What guarantee comes with the work
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house and we leave things clean and tidy. For a village or hamlet like Shottenden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely, along with any loose debris.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Quotes for window mastic in Shottenden
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much there is to do
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 we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Faulty window hardware
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
Shottenden questions
Can you do window mastic in Shottenden?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Shottenden is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. Outside is the weather seal; inside closes the gap to the plaster. We do one or both.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. We can use white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, inside or out.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
Silicone can’t normally be painted, so if you are planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
Leaks generally show up in wet, windy weather, but resealing works best in dry conditions. Sorting cracked mastic early means the joint is sound before the bad weather.
Windows and doors in Shottenden
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (about 3.7 miles north-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Shottenden 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.
Letting a property close to Selling station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out window mastic for homes and businesses in Shottenden and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Shottenden is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 39 miles away.
All of CT4 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane. We also cover the places around Shottenden: Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Shottenden
The closest station to Shottenden is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).