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Sand Mastic in Lurgashall
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Lurgashall, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Why it’s worth doing now in Lurgashall
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. In a small place like Lurgashall, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why book with us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
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Sand mastic in Lurgashall
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties, where modern sealant can look out of place. We work on period & listed homes, tenement windows and timber door frames, and people most often call us about crumbling sand mastic round a window and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating.
Homes in small places like Lurgashall 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.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Lurgashall and across West Sussex.
- Where
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Sand mastic is often the preferred finish.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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 fails, we can still redo it.
Lurgashall homes and the weather
Historic houses like Petworth House (about 3.9 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Lurgashall has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. 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.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide sand mastic to homes and businesses in Lurgashall and nearby. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers work nearby.
Work in GU28 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Lurgashall, we cover Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Lurgashall
The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Lurgashall includes Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
How it works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Lurgashall 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.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in Lurgashall
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
Places near Lurgashall
Other services in Lurgashall
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Cracked or broken glass
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Lurgashall: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Lurgashall?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Lurgashall is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Lurgashall?
Yes, Lurgashall is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Normally, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It forms a skin fairly soon, then hardens over a longer period. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like but the decision is theirs.