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Sand Mastic in Stroude
Sand mastic across Stroude and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Quotes for sand mastic in Stroude
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Sand mastic in Stroude, done properly
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. If you have draughts and rain around sash boxes and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can put it right, on sash and case windows, timber door frames and period & listed homes alike.
Somewhere as small as Stroude, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Stroude and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Stroude
What else we do in Stroude
Why deal with it now?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall, so dealing with it now protects both. Around Stroude, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Stroude
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Stroude 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.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What sand mastic looks like in Stroude
With historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (about 2.7 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Stroude as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. 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.
Letting a property close to Virginia Water station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Homes close to Christ Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. Schools such as St Ann's Heath Junior School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. Whether you are in the middle of Stroude or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Stroude is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover for sand mastic. We also work in Reading, about 18 miles from Stroude.
Our applicators cover all of the GU25 and TW20 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Around Stroude
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk, among other places. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Your questions about sand mastic in Stroude
Do you cover Stroude for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Stroude 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 price.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Virginia Water station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Often, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
Can sand mastic be painted?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll explain what to expect before we leave.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.