West Sussex · England
Apuldram Window Mastic
We cover Apuldram for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
A yearly look round the frames is enough. Small splits are simple to catch before they leak, and if anything looks wrong, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Look out for the warning signs: split or missing mastic, gaps, damp patches inside or black mould on the reveal. If you notice one, it’s time to get the joint looked at.
About our window mastic in Apuldram
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. A new joint stops the air getting through and quietens the whistle on windy days. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we’ll say so. Common call-outs are for whistling draughts around closed windows and draughty joints inside around the window, on timber windows & doors, window sills and patio & French doors.
Around Apuldram, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Apuldram
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.
FAQs for Apuldram
Do you cover smaller places like Apuldram?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Chichester station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, where it’s safe. For high or awkward windows, we’ll tell you what access is needed.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, and we are fully insured.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Generally, yes. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we’ll match it as closely as we can.
Windows and doors in Apuldram
Apuldram is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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 Fishbourne CofE Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our applicators cover window mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Apuldram and the surrounding area, as part of our work across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Apuldram is one of them. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page (12 miles or so).
All of PO20 and PO19 is covered for window mastic. We cover properties on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park. Close by, we work in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Apuldram
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse Public House, The Prebendal School and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Signs you need window mastic in Apuldram
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
People normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
For landlords with property near Chichester station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the cure time is
- Who turns up on the day
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
What the job involves on each surface
uPVC windows
uPVC expands and contracts noticeably with temperature, so the joint needs a low-modulus sealant that stays flexible. White is the usual colour, with brown, anthracite grey and black for coloured frames.
Window sills
Stone and concrete sills have their own joints, and the joint under the frame can let rain run behind. Those are sealed with a product suited to stone or concrete.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Somewhere like Apuldram 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.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
If you’re in Apuldram and need window mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.