Old Hawkinge construction mastic
Mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects across Old Hawkinge, by CSCS-carded applicators. CHAS accredited and fully insured.
- Old sealant on a refurbishment that needs stripping before new work
- A long mastic snag list close to completion
- Cracks opening in caulked internal joints
Construction mastic near Old Hawkinge
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
About our construction mastic in Old Hawkinge
Mastic is often where a new building first shows its quality to the client. Untidy or missed joints are among the commonest snag items. We seal so the snag list stays short, whatever the size of the scheme. We work on floor and skirting junctions, window and door perimeters and brick and block movement joints, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are frame gaps too wide for sealant alone and snag items on joints that need redoing before handover. Facilities teams, main contractors and managing agents in Old Hawkinge tend to want the same three things: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
In the countryside around places like Old Hawkinge, conversion schemes put new frames into old stone, flint, brick or timber. A product that grips an irregular face, with a colour that suits the building’s character, is typically what’s needed.
Guaranteed is the last step of every job. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months, and the quote explains what it covers.
- Location
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
How the job changes by surface
Internal decorators’ caulk
Caulk is easy to apply badly. Done properly, it saves decorators time and gives a clean line and keeps the snag list down.
Fire-rated sealant where specified
Fire-rated sealant forms part of some packages, installed to the product’s tested detail where it is specified. The design and sign-off of fire stopping sit with the designer, principal designer or fire engineer and we install what’s specified.
Common questions from Old Hawkinge clients
Could you schedule work at a campus like University Centre Folkestone for the vacation?
Yes, holiday working periods are the norm on campus jobs. Let us know which documents your site asks for, and we’ll confirm them alongside the quote.
Is Old Hawkinge off your patch?
No. Places such as Old Hawkinge are covered as much as the big towns. We work across Greater London and the South East. We plan jobs in smaller places so return trips are kept to a minimum.
Do you take on multi-site work?
Yes. Multi-site work and planned programmes are a core part of the service, with each site phased to suit its occupants.
When can the area be used after sealing?
Curing time varies by product, and we confirm it on the day.
How do we ask for a quote?
You can use the quote form on this site; alternatively, phone 01277 525 020 or email us. Photos, drawings or a joint schedule help us quote quickly.
Does weather matter for sealant work?
For external joints, yes. The joint has to be dry and within the product’s temperature range, so frost, rain or cold mornings can delay outside work. Internal work is rarely affected.
What guarantee comes with a mastic package?
The work is guaranteed for 12 months, covering how we sealed. Keeping other trades off finished joints prevents most problems.
Do you need construction mastic in Old Hawkinge?
Dust is the enemy of adhesion on a construction site. Dust, film adhesive, damp and grease on the joint faces prevent a proper bond, so preparation matters as much here as on a reseal.
Typical triggers for a call:
- Window and door perimeters that won’t pass inspection
- Sealant knocked or painted over by other trades
- Oversized or tapered gaps around new frames
- Existing joints on a refurb that need cutting out and resealing
Projects at colleges like Folkestone College, 2.4 miles to the south of Old Hawkinge, tend to run to term dates, so the mastic is planned tightly.
Before you book anyone
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- How long is the guarantee, and what does it include?
- Whether primer will be used where the manufacturer specifies it
Diagnose, treat, sign off
Where the site stays busy, the work is phased so only one area is out of use at a time. Each section is protected, cleaned back and sealed, then handed back before we move to the next. Rural sites near Old Hawkinge may need directions, gate codes or a contact on site. Add it to your enquiry and we will build it into the plan.
- We walk the site or review drawings to understand the package.
- You receive a fixed quote covering scope, products and sequence.
- Site paperwork is confirmed and our CSCS-carded applicators are inducted.
- We seal plot by plot or floor by floor in line with the programme.
- Problems we find, such as oversized gaps, are raised right away.
- The package is closed out, snags cleared and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Before we start on site
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Send any specification or drawings in advance
Ask for a quote
A good quote starts with a clear picture: what’s there, how much of it, how we reach it and what’s specified. Share whatever details you have and we’ll fill any gaps with a visit.
Related advice
Building and refurbishing in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge sits close to the coast, within about 2 miles. Facades and window perimeters on coastal schemes take more wind-driven rain, and salt air nearer the shore, which puts weight on correct joint sizing, priming and a sealant suited to the exposure. Rainfall across the South East, Old Hawkinge included, is lower than in many parts of the UK. Still, external mastic needs dry faces within the maker’s temperature limits, which isn’t every day, so we time external mastic for dry faces and agree it with the site team.
Recladding or extending a unit at a site like West Park Farm North Retail Park (1.5 miles south-west of Old Hawkinge) brings panel joints and frame perimeters into the programme. New wings at hospitals like Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south of Old Hawkinge) bring long runs of window and panel joints to seal.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Any commercial site in Old Hawkinge is covered, for single jobs and planned programmes alike. 931 places across Kent fall within our area, Old Hawkinge among them. For work in that direction, see our Brighton page (60 miles or so).
We cover the CT18 postcode districts. If your site is on Standen Lane and Church Hill or close by, we can quote for mastic packages. We also cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north) for mastic packages. Nearby towns on our patch include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Hawkinge
We work on buildings around East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. Old Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. The usual problems come from preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.
Redoing a failed joint typically costs more than getting it right at the outset, since all of it has to come out and the faces be cleaned back again. That’s why many clients bring in a specialist from the beginning.
Cost factors for mastic packages
Your fixed quote is built from the real scope. It allows for:
- How much existing material needs removing
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
- Location, for remote and island sites
- Induction, permit and paperwork requirements
A quote for mastic packages depends on quantities, condition and access. Ask us for a fixed quote.
What we need to price the job
To price the job accurately, we need to understand the site. Useful things to include:
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Any specification or named product
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- Your programme or deadline
To get a fixed quote, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email the details over. Our quote form is another easy route.
For managing agents and facilities managers
We work for building owners and managing agents on sealant work across single buildings or whole portfolios around Old Hawkinge. Several sites can go on one quote, so there’s one set of paperwork to deal with.
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we’ll confirm them with the quote.