Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Ibthorpe
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Ibthorpe, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
What affects the cost of sand mastic
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Sand mastic in Ibthorpe, done properly
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We work on sash and case windows, tenement windows and brick reveals, and common reasons people get in touch are draughts and rain around sash boxes and open joints round the window box.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Ibthorpe is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Ibthorpe and across Hampshire.
- Place
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Ibthorpe
Will you come out to Ibthorpe?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do sand mastic in Ibthorpe?
Yes, Ibthorpe is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It takes a while. It skins first and hardens fully later, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Why act early in Ibthorpe
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ibthorpe, 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 Ibthorpe clients choose us
- Fully insured
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
See our cost guide or what customers say.
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. Somewhere as small as Ibthorpe, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show, so a neat, even finish matters.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Frames and glazing around Ibthorpe
With historic houses such as Stargroves (about 4.9 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ibthorpe as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For sand mastic in and around Ibthorpe, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Ibthorpe included. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Reading page (24 miles or so).
All of SP11 is covered for sand mastic. Close by, we work in Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ibthorpe
Around Ibthorpe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George And Dragon Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
What we are called out for in Ibthorpe
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away from the frame or the masonry.
People usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What insurance they hold