Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Appleshaw
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Appleshaw and across Hampshire. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Appleshaw
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. If you have draughts and rain around sash boxes and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows, we can put it right, on sash and case windows, brick reveals and timber door frames alike.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Appleshaw is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Appleshaw
You will get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
If you are in Appleshaw and need sand mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Also near Appleshaw
Other services in Appleshaw
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Common problems we fix in Appleshaw
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Letting a property close to Andover station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What insurance they hold
Questions from Appleshaw
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Appleshaw within the area you cover?
Yes, Appleshaw is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It takes a while. It skins first and hardens fully later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Frames and glazing around Appleshaw
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. Managing a site like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SP11 postcode area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Appleshaw is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: SP11. You will find streets such as Greensey and West Park, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Appleshaw, we cover Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Appleshaw
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, depending on the amount of work. For a village or hamlet like Appleshaw, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.