West Sussex · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ford, West Sussex
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Ford? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
How we handle sand mastic in Ford
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. Typical jobs include mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, across stone surrounds, tenement windows and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Ford is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Ford
Do you cover smaller places like Ford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Ford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, sand mastic included.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Do you need sand mastic in Ford?
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer does not hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Letting a property close to Ford station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Questions to ask before booking
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether VAT is included
- How the colour is chosen
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can go on one quote.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Towns and villages near Ford
Also in Ford
Why it’s worth doing now in Ford
A silicone bead can be quicker, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and blends with the stone or brick. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ford, 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 each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Ford
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Different surfaces, different methods
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. We renew the mastic round each box.
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Decayed frames that need repair
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
Windows and doors in Ford
Ford is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor (about 4.8 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Ford 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.
If you look after a building such as The Littlehampton Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to The Parish Church of St Andrew include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Ford or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Ford among them. Our Brighton page covers work nearby, about 20 miles away.
Work in BN18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ford include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Ford
In Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and the streets around them. Ford has its own railway station: Ford station. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Ford includes WWT Arundel.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. The work generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a village or hamlet like Ford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip 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.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.