South East England and London
Sand Mastic in Reading
Covering 34 places across Reading for sand mastic, done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Sand mastic in every part of Reading
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch for a quick quote.
Larger towns
Other services in Reading
- External & façade joints
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Regrouting
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Window & door mastic
- Fire-rated sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
Postcode areas we cover
Sand mastic across Reading: what to expect
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We work on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are mastic dropping out of the joint and wind and rain getting in round a sash window.
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How we quote
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why customers in Reading choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Arbo and Everbuild products
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Landmarks near Caversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Windows and doors across Reading
In Reading, sand mastic work takes in houses, flats, conservatories and commercial glazing, in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and well beyond. Every outside joint is sealed dry and clean, so the forecast plays its part.
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in Reading is planned around the forecast.
Caversham: Schools such as The Hill Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. In the older streets around Grace Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Why deal with it now?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and blends with the stone or brick.
What your quote should include
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the cure time is
- How the colour is chosen
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Tenements and terraces often have many sash windows with ageing mastic. We can do one window or several.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Signs you need sand mastic
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
For anyone letting property in or around Reading, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Quotes for sand mastic in Reading
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Reading questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Do you come to Reading?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, Reading included.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.