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Sand Mastic in Woking
We cover Woking for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Signs you need sand mastic in Woking
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip on the stone or timber.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
For landlords with property near Woking station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- How hidden problems are handled
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Woking
Traditional burnt sand mastic blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. We are often asked to deal with patchy fillers round a sash window and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows, across tenement windows, stone surrounds and timber door frames.
A place the size of Woking has every kind of window, from older timber frames to uPVC and aluminium in newer homes, plus conservatories, patio doors and rooflights. The mastic around all of them ages, and it’s usually the first thing to let the weather in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Windows and doors in Woking
With historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (about 4.3 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Woking 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 St Mary of Bethany, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as Goldsworth Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU21 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. We cover 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
Our applicators cover all of GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Sand mastic is available to properties on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square. You’ll find Woking on the A247 and A320, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sand mastic. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
What’s near Woking
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, Woking High School and Hoe Valley Linear Park. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on how much there is to do. In central Woking, parking can be tight, so tell us about driveways, permits or nearby car parks. Let us know about stairs, lifts or shared entrances too.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Brick reveals
An open joint at a brick reveal lets weather in. Renewing the mastic closes it.
How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any mould that needs treating
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
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Questions from Woking
Do you work for landlords with property near Woking station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee on sand mastic in Woking?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover Woking?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, Woking included.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It takes a while. It skins first and hardens fully later and we will give you an idea for your job.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Woking, along with the rest of our area.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.