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Sand Mastic in East Lavington
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- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in East Lavington
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We work on brick reveals, sash and case windows and timber door frames, and people most often call us about gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and draughty sash windows at the surround.
In a village or hamlet like East Lavington, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in East Lavington
Historic houses like Bignor Roman Villa (about 2.9 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around East Lavington has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graffham CofE Infant School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide sand mastic to homes and businesses in East Lavington and the surrounding area. East Lavington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also work in Portsmouth, around 20 miles away.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around East Lavington: Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Around East Lavington
We work in homes and buildings around The Parish Church of St Giles, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
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Also in East Lavington
Different surfaces, different methods
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside so we finish it carefully.
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear, so their mastic can fail sooner. We rake it out and renew it.
What happens if it’s left?
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. Around East Lavington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in East Lavington
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
- Fully insured
Should I try it myself 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.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Your questions about sand mastic in East Lavington
Is there a guarantee on sand mastic in East Lavington?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is East Lavington in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, East Lavington is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
The surface skins quite quickly and it hardens fully over a longer time. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
What affects the quote in East Lavington
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the property is
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere as small as East Lavington, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Do you need sand mastic in East Lavington?
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer does not hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Open joints round the window box
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are