West Berkshire · England
Sand Mastic in Sheepdrove
Sand mastic for Sheepdrove, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Sand mastic in Sheepdrove
Sand mastic doesn’t last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. If you are dealing with cracked mastic round a front door frame and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Sheepdrove is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Around Sheepdrove, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We’re fully insured
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Frames and glazing around Sheepdrove
With historic houses such as Ashdown House (about 3.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Sheepdrove 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. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In and around Sheepdrove, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Sheepdrove to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list. Our Oxford page covers work nearby.
Every address in RG17 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sheepdrove
Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
When it isn’t the sealant
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Broken panes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Sheepdrove
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
How the visit works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a village or hamlet like Sheepdrove, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
Advice
Sheepdrove questions
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Sheepdrove?
All our work, in Sheepdrove and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Sheepdrove in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Sheepdrove is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Checking first is sensible. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
Do you need sand mastic in Sheepdrove?
Some old mastic was never deep enough. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether you can choose the colour
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Nearby places to Sheepdrove
What else we do in Sheepdrove
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.