Hampshire · England
Upper Farringdon Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Upper Farringdon? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. For a village or hamlet like Upper Farringdon, the journey is planned in advance: 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 check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
If you are in Upper Farringdon and need sand mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
About our sand mastic in Upper Farringdon
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. We work on brick reveals, period & listed homes and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and draughty sash windows at the surround.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Farringdon, 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.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Upper Farringdon homes and the weather
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. With historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (about 3.9 miles north-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Upper Farringdon as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. If you need sand mastic in Upper Farringdon, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover Hampshire from our Crawley base. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Upper Farringdon is one of them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 21 miles from Upper Farringdon.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: GU34. You will find streets such as Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane. We also cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Around Upper Farringdon
In Upper Farringdon, that means homes and buildings near Rose and Crown Inn. The closest station to Upper Farringdon is Alton station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Selborne Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Farringdon
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. In a small place like Upper Farringdon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Over 20 years’ experience
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Farringdon
Letting agents and landlords in Upper Farringdon can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Questions from Upper Farringdon
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Alton station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is Upper Farringdon within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Farringdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we will advise.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before any work starts.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
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What affects the cost of sand mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.