Hampshire · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Fareham, Hampshire
Sand mastic for Fareham, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Your questions about sand mastic in Fareham
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Fareham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Fareham?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before we start.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Fareham?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Often, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We will help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Fareham
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. If you are dealing with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and draughty sash windows at the surround, we can put it right, on timber door frames, period & listed homes and tenement windows alike.
Fareham mixes older streets, where windows have often been replaced, with newer estates fitted with uPVC. All of them depend on a sound bead of mastic between frame and wall.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Fareham and across Hampshire.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a job in Fareham, we need access to where the work is and somewhere nearby to park. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Sand mastic in Fareham: local notes
Fareham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
If you look after a building such as St Jude's Catholic Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Every kind of property in Fareham can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Fareham is one of them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 6 miles away.
We cover every part of PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, and we cover them all. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is easy for our applicators to reach for sand mastic. We also cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Fareham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy. There’s a railway station in Fareham itself: Fareham station. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Fareham include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Signs you need sand mastic in Fareham
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Homes close to St John The Evangelist include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Also in Fareham
Leave it or put it right?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. In Fareham, as anywhere, most leaks start as a small gap in a joint, and they’re far easier to fix early.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. 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?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.