West Sussex · England
Funtington Sand Mastic
Sand mastic across Funtington and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Sand mastic in Funtington, done properly
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. Common call-outs are for weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and patchy fillers round a sash window, across tenement windows, timber door frames and stone surrounds.
Around Funtington, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Funtington and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Sand mastic in Funtington: local notes
With historic houses such as West Dean House (about 4.6 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Funtington as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In the older streets around The Parish Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Funtington Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Rented homes near Nutbourne station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out sand mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Funtington and nearby. Funtington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers work nearby (10 miles or so).
We work across the PO18 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane. We also cover West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Funtington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Funtington is Nutbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a small place like Funtington, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- 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.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Common questions in Funtington
Do you cover smaller places like Funtington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Nutbourne station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
How much does sand mastic cost in Funtington?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. Around Funtington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Towns and villages near Funtington
What else we do in Funtington
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.
Sash and case windows
A sash window’s box frame sits in the masonry opening. The gap round it is pointed with sand mastic.
What sealant work can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Broken panes
- Timber that has rotted
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
Quotes for sand mastic in Funtington
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How much there is to do
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.