Hampshire · England
Arford Sand Mastic
Sand mastic for Arford, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
How we handle sand mastic in Arford
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. Newer frames generally get a flexible sealant instead, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. If you’re dealing with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Arford is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- Arford (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need sand mastic in Arford?
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Managing a site like The Holme Church of England Primary School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How hidden problems are handled
Arford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Arford?
Yes, Arford is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Arford in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Arford is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It takes a while. It skins first and hardens fully later, and we will tell you what to expect.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Cracked or broken glass
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including the tidy-up. For a village or hamlet like Arford, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
Why it’s worth doing now in Arford
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. Around Arford, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Full insurance on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
More services for Arford
Windows and doors in Arford
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Liphook station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Jobs in Arford get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Arford among them. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
Every address in GU35 is covered for sand mastic. Local streets include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Arford include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Arford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy, among other places. Arford’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
Quotes for sand mastic in Arford
We don’t publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.