Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Faberstown
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Faberstown. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Faberstown
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. We work on period & listed homes, tenement windows and brick reveals, and the jobs we see most are mastic round period door frames that has failed and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Faberstown is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Faberstown homes and the weather
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
In the older streets around Church of St Peter in the Wood, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For sand mastic in and around Faberstown, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Faberstown included. Faberstown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for sand mastic. We also work in Southampton, around 24 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: SP11. Local streets include Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Faberstown, we cover Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Faberstown
The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Faberstown needs a little journey planning: 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.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
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Quotes for sand mastic in Faberstown
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Common problems we fix in Faberstown
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Questions to ask before you book
- What product goes in the joint
- Who turns up on the day
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Which colour the sealant will be
Also in Faberstown
Faberstown: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Faberstown?
Yes, Faberstown is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is Faberstown within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
What exactly is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, it’s a common request. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic beds in well.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Faberstown
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Leave it or put it right?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Faberstown, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Full insurance on every job
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
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