Essex · England
Monkey Street Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Monkey Street? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
About our sand mastic in Monkey Street
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditional guidance is not to paint over it and we’ll advise if you are redecorating. We work on tenement windows, period & listed homes and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and failed mastic on an exposed elevation.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Monkey Street is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Monkey Street (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Monkey Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- 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.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
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Quotes for sand mastic in Monkey Street
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the property is
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landlord and commercial work in Monkey Street
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
Common problems we fix in Monkey Street
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Letting a property close to Great Bentley station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is chosen
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
What sand mastic looks like in Monkey Street
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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Monkey Street is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Monkey Street gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 644 places in Essex are on our list. We also work in Chelmsford, around 27 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the CO7 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Rectory Road and Harwich Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Little Bentley (1 mile east), Cowey Green (1 mile west), Hare Green (1 mile west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
Around Monkey Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bricklayers pub, among other places. Monkey Street’s nearest station is Great Bentley station, about 2.6 miles south. Open spaces near Monkey Street include Weeleyhall Wood.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Decayed frames that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
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Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
Different surfaces, different methods
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before the new mastic goes in.
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Monkey Street questions
Will you come out to Monkey Street?
Yes. Monkey Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Great Bentley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. 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.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.