Surrey · England
Artington Sand Mastic
Professional sand mastic in and around Artington, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Do you need sand mastic in Artington?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Schools such as Shalford Infant School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
About our sand mastic in Artington
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted and we’ll advise if you’re redecorating. Common call-outs are for mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, on timber door frames, sash and case windows and stone surrounds.
In a village or hamlet like Artington, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Artington (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several and we leave things clean and tidy. In a small place like Artington, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Artington
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. Around Artington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Artington
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Your questions about sand mastic in Artington
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shalford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Artington for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Artington is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
Sand mastic normally suits period timber windows best. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
How we quote for sand mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For sand mastic in Artington, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.
What sand mastic looks like in Artington
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 Guildford Castle (about 1.1 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Artington as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For sand mastic in and around Artington, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. We are based in Crawley and cover Surrey, Artington included. We cover 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Crawley, about 19 miles from Artington.
Our applicators cover all of GU3 for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A3100, Artington is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Artington include Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Artington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shalford Park, Academy of Contemporary Music and Guildford County School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Police Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Artington includes Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Timber that has rotted
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Damaged stone surrounds
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Artington
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows