Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Shootash
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Shootash, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
About our sand mastic in Shootash
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 period & listed homes, brick reveals and timber door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and open joints round the window box.
In a village or hamlet like Shootash, 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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Shootash (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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 careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What we’re called out for in Shootash
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Letting a property close to Romsey station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Before booking anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether VAT is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if the job turns out different
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Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
When it is not the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Timber that has rotted
- Sashes that need overhauling
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
Shootash homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (about 3 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Shootash as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shootash to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Shootash is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for sand mastic. Southampton is on our list too, about 9 miles from Shootash.
All of SO51 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Shootash
In Shootash, that means homes and buildings near Stanbridge Earls School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east. A little further out are King Johns House (2.2 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Shootash include Copythorne Common.
Landlord and commercial work in Shootash
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere as small as Shootash, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the quote in Shootash
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- The size of the job
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Your questions about sand mastic in Shootash
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Romsey station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can you do sand mastic in Shootash?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Shootash is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.