West Berkshire · England
Sand Mastic in Little Hungerford
Sand mastic for Little Hungerford, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
About our sand mastic in Little Hungerford
We work across Little Hungerford renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand, finished to suit the masonry. We work on sash and case windows, brick reveals and tenement windows, and people most often call us about modern sealant on a period surround and gaps between timber frames and stone or brick.
Homes in small places like Little Hungerford often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Little Hungerford
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. Historic houses like Shaw House (about 4.1 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Little Hungerford has older buildings as well as new. 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.
Schools such as Hermitage Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Newbury Racecourse station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Every kind of property in Little Hungerford is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is on our list too, around 12 miles away.
All of RG18 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close. Other places close to Little Hungerford include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Around Little Hungerford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Do you need sand mastic in Little Hungerford?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Also in Little Hungerford
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair so it’s worth checking responsibilities.
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Little Hungerford questions
Is Little Hungerford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Newbury Racecourse station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, it’s a common request. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic can sit properly.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
What does sand mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Somewhere like Little Hungerford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Timber that has rotted
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames