Hampshire · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Abbotts Ann, Hampshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Abbotts Ann, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Sand mastic in Abbotts Ann
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. If you are dealing with failed mastic on an exposed elevation and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can help, on period & listed homes, stone surrounds and tenement windows alike.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Abbotts Ann is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Abbotts Ann (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need sand mastic in Abbotts Ann?
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer does not hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Places near Abbotts Ann
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Leave it or put it right?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and blends with the stone or brick. Older cottages and farmhouses around Abbotts Ann can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why Abbotts Ann clients choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear, so their mastic can fail sooner. It’s renewed by hand.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is generally favoured.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Abbotts Ann needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Frames and glazing around Abbotts Ann
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Managing a site like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Abbotts Ann to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Abbotts Ann among them. Southampton is on our list too, about 20 miles from Abbotts Ann.
We cover every part of SP11 for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Abbotts Ann: Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Abbotts Ann
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Eagle pub, John Hanson Community School and Redrice School and the streets around them. The closest station to Abbotts Ann is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Abbotts Ann include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Abbotts Ann
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
For anyone letting property in or around Abbotts Ann, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Your questions about sand mastic in Abbotts Ann
Can you do sand mastic in Abbotts Ann?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Abbotts Ann is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Abbotts Ann?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes. We remove the silicone and clean the joint, then point it with sand mastic.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic generally suits period timber windows best. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows