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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Shere, Surrey
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Shere, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
What sand mastic looks like in Shere
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. Historic houses like Hatchlands Park (about 2.6 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Shere has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Schools such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. For sand mastic in and around Shere, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Surrey, Shere included. 395 places in Surrey are on our list. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 14 miles from Shere.
Our applicators cover all of the GU5 postcode area for sand mastic. Local streets include Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Shere, we cover Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colekitchen Down and The White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shere includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
How we handle sand mastic in Shere
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. Typical jobs include gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows, across period & listed homes, sash and case windows and timber door frames.
In a village or hamlet like Shere, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Where
- Shere (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shere: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shere?
Yes, Shere is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do sand mastic in Shere?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Shere is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on every job.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Signs you need sand mastic in Shere
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber, and they generally need raking out.
The most common problems we see are:
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
In the older streets around The Church of St James, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Shere can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside, so a neat, even finish matters.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Shere 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.
- 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.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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What affects the quote in Shere
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Access and height
- How much there is to do
- The product the joint needs
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.