Hampshire · England
Tinkers Cross Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Tinkers Cross. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. In a small place like Tinkers Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Sand mastic in Tinkers Cross, done properly
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will talk through which suits your home. Typical jobs include weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, across period & listed homes, brick reveals and tenement windows.
Somewhere as small as Tinkers Cross, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Tinkers Cross
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 Breamore House (about 2.2 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tinkers Cross as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Schools such as Fordingbridge Junior School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tinkers Cross, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. From the centre of Tinkers Cross to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Tinkers Cross is one of them. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
All of SP6 is covered for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Tinkers Cross
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Tinkers Cross questions
Is Tinkers Cross in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Is Tinkers Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Does someone need to be in?
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 sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll explain what to expect before we leave.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We will help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Why deal with it now?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. Around Tinkers Cross, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We’re fully insured
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Quotes for sand mastic in Tinkers Cross
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
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
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send pictures if you have them.
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When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Broken panes
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds