Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Matchams
We cover Matchams for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
About our sand mastic in Matchams
We work across Matchams renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. If you have wind and rain getting in round a sash window and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, we can help, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Matchams, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Matchams (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Matchams
Do you cover Matchams for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Matchams is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Is Matchams within the area you cover?
Yes, Matchams is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll tell you what to expect for your job.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Matchams
Landlords and letting agents in Matchams can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Matchams and across Hampshire. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Also near Matchams
Also in Matchams
Leave it or put it right?
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Matchams, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Matchams homes and the weather
Historic houses like Avon Tyrrell House (about 3.6 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Matchams 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. 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 such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles east, show how far back building around Matchams goes.
Matchams is in Hampshire. Jobs in Matchams get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 20 miles from Matchams.
Our applicators cover all of BH24 for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Matchams: Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Matchams
Around Matchams, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a small place like Matchams, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before pointing.
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the gap is not the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Do you need sand mastic in Matchams?
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t move with the timber and we normally remove them.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Modern sealant on a period surround
In and around Matchams, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is chosen
- What product goes in the joint