Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Little Holbury
Our applicators work in Little Holbury on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Little Holbury
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Little Holbury is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Little Holbury and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Little Holbury (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Little Holbury
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What sand mastic looks like in Little Holbury
Little Holbury is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Little Holbury goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. If you look after a building such as Manor Church of England Infant School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. If you need sand mastic in Little Holbury, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Little Holbury included. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Little Holbury is one of them. We also work in Southampton, around 6 miles away.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue. Other places close to Little Holbury include Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Little Holbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy, among other places. The closest station to Little Holbury is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Little Holbury
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
What else we do in Little Holbury
Little Holbury: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Netley station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Holbury?
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.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we’re fully insured.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Little Holbury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- 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.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
For sand mastic in Little Holbury, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Little Holbury
Letting agents and landlords in Little Holbury can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Little Holbury
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they normally need raking out.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
For landlords with property near Netley station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use