Hampshire · England
Sand Mastic in Upper Froyle
Window and door surrounds in Upper Froyle need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Sand mastic in Upper Froyle
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. If you’re dealing with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can help, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and brick reveals alike.
Homes in small places like Upper Froyle often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. That exposure dries out and cracks the mastic around frames and sills faster.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Upper Froyle and across Hampshire.
- Place
- Upper Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a small place like Upper Froyle, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Related advice
Windows and doors in Upper Froyle
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Rented homes near Bentley (Hampshire) station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For sand mastic in and around Upper Froyle, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover Hampshire from our Crawley base, Upper Froyle included. Upper Froyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for sand mastic. Reading is on our list too, about 19 miles from Upper Froyle.
Work in GU34 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Burnham Square and Oast Lane. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Froyle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hen And Chicken Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Froyle is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Froyle include Holybourne Hill.
Nearby places to Upper Froyle
What else we do in Upper Froyle
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 finishes neatly against the masonry. In a small place like Upper Froyle, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Upper Froyle
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
What affects the quote in Upper Froyle
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Signs you need sand mastic in Upper Froyle
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Exposed elevations usually fail first.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eggar's School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
Upper Froyle: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bentley (Hampshire) station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Froyle?
Yes, Upper Froyle is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
What’s sand mastic made of?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.