Southampton · England
Eling Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Eling, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Sand mastic in Eling, done properly
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames generally get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. We work on stone surrounds, tenement windows and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are silicone on a period window that looks wrong and gaps between timber frames and stone or brick.
Around Eling, conservatories, garden rooms and patio doors are often part of the house. Their glazing joints and frame seals are as much a part of the job as the windows, and any older timber or sash windows need a sealant that suits them.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Eling as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several for a typical job. In a smaller place like Eling, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Eling
New sash windows are a major, costly change, and in listed buildings it may need consent. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. Around Eling, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. The method is the same as for windows.
When to call us in Eling
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eling Infant School and Nursery, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Sand mastic in Eling: local notes
Eling is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. With historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (about 3.6 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Eling 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.
In the older streets around Church of St Mary, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. Letting a property close to Totton station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. If you need sand mastic in Eling, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover Southampton from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SO40 and SO15 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, all of which we cover. With the A35 close by, Eling is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Around Eling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor pub and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Eling itself: Totton station. A little further out are Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Landlord and commercial work in Eling
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Eling questions
Does the coastal weather in Eling affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
I let a flat near Totton station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll tell you what to expect for your job.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.