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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Fickleshole, Surrey
Specialist sand mastic for Fickleshole: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Damaged stone surrounds
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
About our sand mastic in Fickleshole
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead and we will explain which is best for yours. Typical jobs include crumbling sand mastic round a window and draughts and rain around sash boxes, across brick reveals, timber door frames and sash and case windows.
Around Fickleshole, 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 guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Landlords and agents in Fickleshole can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
How it works
Once we are on site, 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 a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a small place like Fickleshole, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
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Frames and glazing around Fickleshole
With historic houses such as Down House (about 2.6 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Fickleshole as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For landlords with property near Woldingham station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Leonard, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Fickleshole can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Fickleshole among them. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: CR6. Streets in the area include Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane. Close by, we work in Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Fickleshole
Around Fickleshole, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Fickleshole is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fickleshole include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Questions from Fickleshole
Can you do sand mastic in Fickleshole?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Fickleshole is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Fickleshole?
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.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
What exactly is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What affects the quote in Fickleshole
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is usually favoured.
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
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What we’re called out for in Fickleshole
Some old mastic was never deep enough. Mastic that is too thin cracks and drops out, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Schools such as Fairchildes Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first