West Sussex · England
Pickhurst Sand Mastic
Window and door surrounds in Pickhurst need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Sand mastic in Pickhurst
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. If you’re dealing with failed mastic on an exposed elevation and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can help.
Around Pickhurst, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Pickhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
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What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Damaged stone surrounds
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Your questions about sand mastic in Pickhurst
Is Pickhurst in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Pickhurst is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Pickhurst?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Pickhurst.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Common problems we fix in Pickhurst
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Old Place Manor, about 1.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pickhurst, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What to look for in a quote
- Are they insured?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
Why act early in Pickhurst
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Pickhurst, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Pickhurst customers choose us
- One-year guarantee on every job
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
What affects the quote in Pickhurst
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
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 drop us an email.
What sand mastic looks like in Pickhurst
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. With historic houses such as Old Place Manor (about 1.2 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Pickhurst as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Rented homes near Pulborough station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Pickhurst gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list. Crawley is on our list too, about 17 miles from Pickhurst.
All of RH20 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Pickhurst include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Pickhurst
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Pickhurst
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.