Surrey · England
Ockley Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Ockley, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a village or hamlet like Ockley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Advice
How we handle sand mastic in Ockley
We renew sand mastic around sash 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 stone surrounds, timber door frames and tenement windows, and the jobs we see most are wind and rain getting in round a sash window and mastic round period door frames that has failed.
Somewhere as small as Ockley, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Ockley (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Ockley
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer doesn’t hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Look out for any of the following:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Open joints round the window box
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
For an older house near a landmark such as St John's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What product goes in the joint
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at before trying a quick fix.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Quotes for sand mastic in Ockley
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
- Access and height
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The rough size of the job
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Ockley questions
Will you come out to Ockley?
Yes, Ockley is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Ockley for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Ockley is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
The surface skins quite quickly, then hardens over a longer period. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Can sand mastic be painted?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will advise.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Ockley and across Surrey. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
If you manage several properties in or around Ockley, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Timber that has rotted
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Broken panes
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
Frames and glazing around Ockley
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (8 miles or so).
Jobs for sand mastic in RH5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ockley include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Near you in Ockley
We work in homes and buildings around Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.