Hampshire · England
Lyde Green Sand Mastic
Sand mastic in Lyde Green from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Lyde Green 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.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
For sand mastic in Lyde Green, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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How we handle sand mastic in Lyde Green
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on sash and case windows, timber door frames and brick reveals, and people most often call us about open joints round the window box and draughty sash windows at the surround.
In a village or hamlet like Lyde Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Common problems we fix in Lyde Green
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not move with the timber, and they normally need raking out.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Rented homes near Hook station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What happens if the job turns out different
Why act early in Lyde Green
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Lyde Green, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Damaged stone surrounds
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Common questions in Lyde Green
Do you cover smaller places like Lyde Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Hook station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes. We remove the silicone and clean the joint, then point it with sand mastic.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We don’t publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Towns and villages near Lyde Green
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Lyde Green homes and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 2.8 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Lyde Green has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Managing a site like Whitewater Church of England Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Rotherwick Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Lyde Green gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG27 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. We also cover Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
What’s near Lyde Green
In Lyde Green, that means homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.