Surrey · England
Tilford Common Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Tilford Common, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Sand mastic in Tilford Common
We work across Tilford Common renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. Typical jobs include failed mastic on an exposed elevation and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look, on brick reveals, stone surrounds and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Tilford Common is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not solve:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Cracked or broken glass
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
Also near Tilford Common
What else we do in Tilford Common
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked and the mastic can crack early. We rake it out and renew it.
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It suits older brickwork.
Your questions about sand mastic in Tilford Common
Do you cover Tilford Common for sand mastic?
Yes, Tilford Common is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilford Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels in Tilford Common.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What affects the quote in Tilford Common
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Tilford Common 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 look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- 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
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Tilford Common homes and the weather
Historic houses like Farnham Castle (about 3.9 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Tilford Common has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, 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, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Managing a site like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Jobs in Tilford Common get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Tilford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for sand mastic. There’s also a page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Every address in GU10 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Tilford Common: Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
What’s near Tilford Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub, among other places. Tilford Common’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
Leave it or put it right?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Tilford Common, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why us?
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.