Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Fordingbridge
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Fordingbridge? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Sand mastic in Fordingbridge, done properly
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, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We are often asked to deal with a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and draughts and rain around sash boxes, across tenement windows, stone surrounds and timber door frames.
In smaller places like Fordingbridge, homes range from older cottages to newer houses, with windows to match: timber, uPVC and aluminium. Each frame material needs the right sealant against the right wall.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need sand mastic in Fordingbridge
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
In the older streets around St Mary's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Questions from Fordingbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Fordingbridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do sand mastic in Fordingbridge?
Yes, Fordingbridge is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic can sit properly.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Also near Fordingbridge
More services for Fordingbridge
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What affects the quote in Fordingbridge
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How many areas need sealing
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If someone has resealed it before
We quote each job on its own. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. 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. A visit to Fordingbridge is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Fordingbridge
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. In a smaller place like Fordingbridge, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why Fordingbridge clients choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Full insurance on every job
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
What sand mastic looks like in Fordingbridge
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. Historic houses like Breamore House (about 2.8 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Fordingbridge 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.
Schools such as Fordingbridge Junior School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. We provide sand mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Fordingbridge and nearby, as part of our work across Hampshire. Fordingbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for sand mastic. We also work in Southampton, about 17 miles from Fordingbridge.
All of SP6 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Picket Close, all of which we cover. Being close to the A338 and B3078, Fordingbridge is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Fordingbridge: Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Fordingbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Sand mastic is often the preferred finish.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.