Southend-on-Sea · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Great Wakering? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Sand mastic in Great Wakering, done properly
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. If you have cracked mastic round a front door frame and crumbling sand mastic round a window, we can help, on timber door frames, sash and case windows and brick reveals alike.
In smaller places like Great Wakering, homes range from older cottages to newer houses, with windows to match: timber, uPVC and aluminium. The right sealant depends on the frame and on what it sits in.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Great Wakering (SS3)
- Region
- Southend-on-Sea
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
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Why deal with it now?
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 Great Wakering, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Fully insured
What we do, step by step
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. A visit to Great Wakering 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.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Great Wakering
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations generally fail first.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Wakering Primary Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What the cure time is
When it is not the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Cracked or broken glass
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Great Wakering
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
Different surfaces, different methods
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. We renew the mastic round each box.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Frames and glazing around Great Wakering
Great Wakering 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. 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.
For landlords with property near Shoeburyness station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Great Wakering is about 1 mile north-east of Shoeburyness, in Southend-on-Sea. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Great Wakering is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Great Wakering is one of 16 towns and villages in Southend-on-Sea where we work. We also work in Chelmsford, around 19 miles away.
We cover every part of the SS3 postcode area for sand mastic. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Conway Avenue and North Street. Close by, we work in Little Wakering (1 mile north-west), North Shoebury (1 mile south-west), Shoeburyness (1 mile south-west), Barling (2 miles north-west) and Stonebridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southend-on-Sea (5 miles west), Prittlewell (4 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (7 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (5 miles west), Southchurch (3 miles west) and Chalkwell (6 miles west).
Near you in Great Wakering
We work in homes and buildings around Shoeburyness High School and The White Hart Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shoeburyness station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southend University Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
Questions from Great Wakering
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shoeburyness station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Wakering?
Yes, Great Wakering is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It forms a skin fairly soon, then hardens over a longer period. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Great Wakering?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We will help you decide. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.