Reading · England
Arborfield Cross Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Arborfield Cross: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Landlords, agents and businesses in Arborfield Cross
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How we handle sand mastic in Arborfield Cross
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead and we’ll explain which is best for yours. If you are dealing with gaps where the frame meets the masonry and modern sealant on a period surround, we can put it right, on sash and case windows, stone surrounds and timber door frames alike.
Homes in small places like Arborfield Cross 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.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
Signs you need sand mastic in Arborfield Cross
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Managing a site like The Coombes Church of England Primary School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Windows and doors in Arborfield Cross
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For landlords with property near Winnersh station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. From the centre of Arborfield Cross to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Arborfield Cross is one of 34 places in Reading we cover for sand mastic.
Every address in RG2 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens. We also cover Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Around Arborfield Cross
In Arborfield Cross, that means homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Arborfield Cross
Is Arborfield Cross in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Arborfield Cross is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Winnersh station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Bigger jobs take longer.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a small place like Arborfield Cross, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
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Leave it or put it right?
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Older cottages and farmhouses around Arborfield Cross can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Arborfield Cross customers choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
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How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The rough size of the job
For sand mastic in Arborfield Cross, 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 any work starts.