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Window & door mastic in Ford, West Sussex
Window and door frames in Ford need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Questions from Ford
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Ford?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do I have to be there?
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.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Ford and the rest of West Sussex, along with the rest of our area.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. Anthracite grey, black, brown and white cover most frames, with clear as an option.
Window mastic in Ford, done properly
Homes in Ford have every kind of window: from uPVC casements to timber and aluminium, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. Each gets a sealant chosen for the frame and the wall it meets. If you have damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and mastic that has split away from the wall, we can help, whatever the surface.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Ford is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Ford and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Ford
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house, depending on the size of the job. In a small place like Ford, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
When to call us in Ford
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it’s rigid, every bit of frame movement pulls at it, and a gap opens along one edge.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
Homes close to The Parish Church of St Andrew include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- The length of the guarantee
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Why it’s worth doing now in Ford
A cracked joint around a frame lets rain into the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ford, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- You choose the colour before work begins
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
What window mastic looks like in Ford
Ford 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 window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
Managing a site like The Littlehampton Academy? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Letting a property close to Ford station? Then renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Ford is covered for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Ford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for window mastic. Our Brighton page covers work nearby.
All of BN18 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Ford
In Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station, among other places. Ford has its own railway station: Ford station. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Ford includes WWT Arundel.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep timber frames painted
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, for as long as we advise. Do not point a pressure washer at the joints.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Ford
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
What affects the cost of window mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- Working hours on commercial sites
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.