West Sussex · England
Shipton Green Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Shipton Green? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
About our sand mastic in Shipton Green
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. If you are dealing with old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Shipton Green, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Shipton Green and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Shipton Green
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bosham station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Shipton Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What guarantee comes with the work?
You get our 12-month guarantee to all our work.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned before the sand mastic goes in.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Towns and villages near Shipton Green
What else we do in Shipton Green
What affects the quote in Shipton Green
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
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.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What sand mastic looks like in Shipton Green
Shipton Green is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Jobs in Shipton Green get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 10 miles away.
All of PO20 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need sand mastic at a property on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Shipton Green include Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Green
The nearest railway station is Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Shipton Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
If you manage several properties in or around Shipton Green, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair, so check who is responsible first.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
When to call us in Shipton Green
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Letting a property close to Bosham station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first