West Sussex · England
Lickfold Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Lickfold, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Do you need sand mastic in Lickfold?
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What product goes in the joint
- What insurance they hold
- Is VAT in the price?
About our sand mastic in Lickfold
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and crumbling sand mastic round a window.
Somewhere as small as Lickfold, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Lickfold
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near Lickfold
What else we do in Lickfold
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Lickfold
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
Windows and doors in Lickfold
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Cowdray House (about 3.4 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Lickfold as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lickfold to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (22 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: GU28. Other places close to Lickfold include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lickfold
The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Lickfold includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Leave it or put it right?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Lickfold, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Lickfold
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Fully insured
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before the new mastic goes in.
Common questions in Lickfold
Will you come out to Lickfold?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Lickfold needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
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How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.