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Sand Mastic in Lodsworth
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Lodsworth, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
What affects the quote in Lodsworth
We do not publish a price list. What we look at:
- How much there is to do
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Lodsworth
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. Common call-outs are for cracked mastic round a front door frame and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating, on sash and case windows, timber door frames and brick reveals.
In a village or hamlet like Lodsworth, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Lodsworth homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Cowdray House (about 2.4 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Lodsworth 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. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. In and around Lodsworth, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Lodsworth gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Lodsworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for sand mastic. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page, about 22 miles away.
All of GU28 is within our area for sand mastic. We cover properties on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft and the roads around them. If you are just outside Lodsworth, we cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Lodsworth
In Lodsworth, that means homes and buildings near The Hollist Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackdown and Graffham Common.
FAQs for Lodsworth
Will you come out to Lodsworth?
Yes, Lodsworth is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do sand mastic in Lodsworth?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Lodsworth is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Lodsworth?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic beds in well.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we will advise.
How the visit works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows from start to finish. Somewhere as small as Lodsworth, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
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What else we do in Lodsworth
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.