Hampshire · England
Emery Down Sand Mastic
Our applicators work in Emery Down on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Emery Down: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Emery Down?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Emery Down is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
About our sand mastic in Emery Down
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. If you’re dealing with gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and mastic round period door frames that has failed, we can put it right.
Around Emery Down, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Emery Down (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. We renew it the same way as on windows.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is generally favoured.
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Broken panes
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
Landlord and commercial work in Emery Down
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Frames and glazing around Emery Down
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.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Rented homes near Ashurst New Forest station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you need sand mastic in Emery Down, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We cover Hampshire from our Crawley base, Emery Down included. Emery Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the SO43 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street. If you’re just outside Emery Down, we cover Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Emery Down
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn, among other places. The closest station to Emery Down is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Leave it or put it right?
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. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Emery Down, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Why Emery Down customers choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We’re fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
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DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere as small as Emery Down, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.