Hampshire · England
Lovedean Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Lovedean and across Hampshire. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Signs you need sand mastic in Lovedean
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Schools such as Woodcroft Primary are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
Sand mastic in Lovedean, done properly
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We work on tenement windows, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are mastic round period door frames that has failed and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Lovedean is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Lovedean and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Lovedean (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
Towns and villages near Lovedean
What else we do in Lovedean
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Questions from Lovedean
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Rowlands Castle station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Lovedean?
Yes. Lovedean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Usually, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
All our work has a one-year guarantee.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick normally suit sand mastic and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.
When it is not the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Broken panes
- Decayed frames that need repair
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Lovedean
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, 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. Somewhere as small as Lovedean, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Lovedean
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. In a small place like Lovedean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Windows and doors in Lovedean
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Rowlands Castle station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Lovedean can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Portsmouth is on our list too, around 7 miles away.
All of PO8 is covered for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road. Close by, we work in Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Lovedean
Around Lovedean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.