Surrey · England
Sand Mastic in Hindhead
Our applicators work in Hindhead on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Questions from Hindhead
I let a flat near Haslemere station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you do sand mastic in Hindhead?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hindhead is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic and newer frames suit modern sealant.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Often, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Sand mastic in Hindhead, done properly
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on timber door frames, period & listed homes and brick reveals, and people most often call us about weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick.
Around Hindhead, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Hindhead (GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Leave it or put it right?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In a small place like Hindhead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hindhead
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Hindhead
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Hindhead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Hindhead
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at before trying a quick fix.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Also near Hindhead
Other services in Hindhead
Frames and glazing around Hindhead
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Homes close to Church of St Luke include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Letting a property close to Haslemere station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. If you look after a building such as St Edmund's School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Hindhead is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Across the GU26 area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Hindhead is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for sand mastic. We also work in Crawley, around 24 miles away.
Here we cover the GU26 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Moorlands Close, Hatchlands Drive and Glenville Gardens. With the A333 close by, Hindhead is easy for our applicators to reach for sand mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Grayshott (1 mile west), Nutcombe (1 mile south), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
Around Hindhead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Hill Community Primary School, The Fox & Pelican pub and Woolmer Hill School and the streets around them. Hindhead’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hindhead includes Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
Landlord and commercial work in Hindhead
If you manage several properties in or around Hindhead, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.