Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in The Hummicks
Professional sand mastic in and around The Hummicks, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
About our sand mastic in The Hummicks
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. Common call-outs are for a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, on stone surrounds, timber door frames and period & listed homes.
In a village or hamlet like The Hummicks, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Location
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in The Hummicks
The Hummicks is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Beaulieu Road station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of The Hummicks to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. The Hummicks is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. For nearby work, see our Southampton page (7 miles or so).
Jobs for sand mastic in SO42 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Around The Hummicks
Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms, among other places. The closest station to The Hummicks is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around The Hummicks, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
What happens if it’s left?
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. Around The Hummicks, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Homes, businesses and hotels
The Hummicks questions
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like The Hummicks any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Beaulieu Road station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes. We remove the silicone and clean the joint, then point it with sand mastic.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Cracked or broken glass
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like The Hummicks, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
Advice
Signs you need sand mastic in The Hummicks
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Open joints round the window box
- Modern sealant on a period surround
If you live in an older home near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We can do one window or several.