Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Wadwick
Window and door surrounds in Wadwick need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere as small as Wadwick, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Sand mastic in Wadwick
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon but full hardening takes longer. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. We’re often asked to deal with mastic dropping out of the joint and gaps where the frame meets the masonry, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Wadwick is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Where
- Wadwick (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Wadwick
Is Wadwick in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Wadwick is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Make sure water runs off the sill
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Sand mastic in Wadwick: local notes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Highclere Castle (about 3.8 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Wadwick as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Historic houses such as Highclere Castle, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Wadwick goes.
Wadwick is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you need sand mastic in Wadwick, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Wadwick included. Wadwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for sand mastic. Reading is on our list too, around 21 miles away.
Work in SP11 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Wadwick: Binley (1 mile west), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south-west), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Wells-in-the-Field (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Near you in Wadwick
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east. Not far away are Sidown Hill.
When to call us in Wadwick
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations normally fail first.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Rented homes near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether VAT is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Quotes for sand mastic in Wadwick
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
If you are in Wadwick and need sand mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
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What happens if it’s left?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wadwick can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Fully insured
- Old sealant always removed completely
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