West Sussex · England
Bedham Sand Mastic
Sand mastic across Bedham and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Sand mastic in Bedham
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 and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. Common call-outs are for crumbling sand mastic round a window and draughty sash windows at the surround, across brick reveals, timber door frames and period & listed homes.
Somewhere as small as Bedham, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Bedham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before pointing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bedham
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Bedham and across West Sussex. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere like Bedham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip 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.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
If you’re in Bedham and need sand mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Damaged stone surrounds
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Bedham
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Nearby places to Bedham
Also in Bedham
Sand mastic in Bedham: local notes
With historic houses such as Old Place Manor (about 2.2 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Bedham as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Jobs in Bedham get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Crawley, about 19 miles from Bedham.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Bedham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Bedham include The Mens and Bignor Hill.
Why act early in Bedham
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Bedham, 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 guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
Why us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Quotes for sand mastic in Bedham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Your questions about sand mastic in Bedham
Can you do sand mastic in Bedham?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Bedham is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Bedham within the area you cover?
Yes, Bedham is covered. 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.
What guarantee comes with the work?
You get our 12-month guarantee to all our work.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Bigger jobs take longer.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.