Hampshire · England
Window & door mastic in Shootash, Hampshire
Our applicators work in Shootash on mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
What happens if it’s left?
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Left long enough, it can stain inside walls, spoil plaster and rot wooden frames. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shootash can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- We never seal over old sealant
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Window mastic in Shootash, done properly
Frames and walls do not move together. Plastic and aluminium frames move with the temperature, while masonry stays fairly still. That is why the joint needs a flexible, low-modulus sealant rather than something rigid. We work on uPVC windows, composite doors and window sills, and people most often call us about water coming in at the bottom corners of a door and cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame.
In a village or hamlet like Shootash, 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.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Shootash (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Somewhere like Shootash needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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Shootash questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Romsey station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Shootash for window mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Shootash is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Not if it’s silicone. We choose the product with your decorating in mind, so mention it when you book.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Each job is covered for 12 months, inside or out.
How much does window mastic cost in Shootash?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
How we quote for window mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For window mastic in Shootash, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
What window mastic looks like in Shootash
With historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (about 3 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Shootash as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shootash to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Shootash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for window mastic. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: SO51. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Around Shootash
Around Shootash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stanbridge Earls School and the streets around them. Shootash’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.2 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Shootash includes Copythorne Common.
What we are called out for in Shootash
Timber windows bring their own problems. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and timber moves with moisture as well as temperature.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
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.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the colour is chosen
What the job involves on each surface
Window sills
Masonry sills can have joints where water gets in, including the one between the sill and the frame above. Those are sealed with a product suited to stone or concrete.
uPVC windows
Fitters’ mastic on plastic frames is sometimes thin and rushed. It comes out, deep gaps get backing rod and the joint is resealed.
When it isn’t the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
Keep the new mastic undisturbed while it cures, for as long as we advise. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
Look out for the warning signs: split or missing mastic, gaps, damp patches inside or black mould on the reveal. If you notice one, it’s time to get the joint looked at.