Hampshire · England
Little Hoddington Window Mastic
Specialist window mastic for Little Hoddington: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
About our window mastic in Little Hoddington
Frames and walls don’t move together. Heat and cold make frames grow and shrink against brick or render that hardly moves. That is why the joint needs a flexible, low-modulus sealant rather than something rigid. We work on window sills, composite doors and patio & French doors, and the jobs we see most are draughts coming in around windows and doors and gaps between the frame and the inside reveal.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Little Hoddington is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Little Hoddington (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Little Hoddington: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Hook station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Little Hoddington in your area for window mastic?
Yes, Little Hoddington is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long will my window job take?
The work takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Access and the amount of old mastic make the biggest difference.
Will new mastic stop draughts?
Often, yes. The gap between frame and wall is a common source of draughts, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Where do you work from?
We are based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What we’re called out for in Little Hoddington
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it’s rigid, every bit of frame movement pulls at it, and a gap opens along one edge.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
Homes close to Church of St Mary include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the cure time is
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Somewhere as small as Little Hoddington, 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 every frame and agree the list.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and avoid solvent cleaners on the sealant.
Draughts get worse, not better. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and heat escapes around the frame. Resealing closes it.
Why deal with it now?
Resealing frames is a short job: the visit takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Wait for damp to appear and there may be plaster and decorating to sort out too. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Little Hoddington, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We agree the colour with you first
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
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How we quote for window mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the property is
Want a quote for window mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
If you manage several properties in or around Little Hoddington, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Window mastic in Little Hoddington: local notes
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.
Letting a property close to Hook station? Then renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Little Hoddington gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Little Hoddington is one of them. We also work in Reading, about 15 miles from Little Hoddington.
Work in RG25 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside and the roads around them. Other places close to Little Hoddington include Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Little Hoddington
In Little Hoddington, that means homes and buildings near Hoddington Arms Public House and the streets around them. Little Hoddington’s nearest station is Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.