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Sand Mastic in Wokingham

Covering 35 places across Wokingham for sand mastic, done properly, with a clear quote before we start and a one-year guarantee.

Sand Mastic across Wokingham

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Sand mastic in every part of Wokingham

Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or get in touch for a quick quote.

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About sand mastic in Wokingham

Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. We work on timber door frames, stone surrounds and brick reveals, and people most often call us about window mastic to renew ahead of painting and cracked mastic round a front door frame.

We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go.

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.
We finish the mastic to a tidy line.

What affects the price in Wokingham

Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.

Why clients in Wokingham choose us

Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Every job guaranteed for a year
Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over

Getting a quote

There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

Landmarks near Reading

In Reading, that means homes and buildings near Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre. Nearby too are Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (under half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). The nearest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.

Sand mastic across Wokingham: local notes

From Reading, Woodley and Earley to its smaller places, Wokingham has windows and doors of every age and material. Each needs the right sealant, and every joint wears out eventually.

Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Whatever the job in Wokingham, surfaces are cleaned back properly before new sealant goes in.

Reading: If you let a flat or house near Reading West station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you look after a building such as Coley Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.

When it isn’t the sealant

A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:

Damaged stone surrounds
Sashes that need overhauling
Whether work needs listed building consent

How we quote for sand mastic

For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:

The type of sealant required
How many areas need sealing
Any mould that needs treating
Working hours on commercial sites

Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.

Asking for a quote

Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:

What’s wrong with the joints now
Where the job is, and your postcode
Roughly how big the job is
If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel

If you’re in Wokingham and need sand mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.

Signs you need sand mastic

Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.

The most common problems we see are:

Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Draughty sash windows at the surround
Modern sealant on a period surround
Old cement repairs round a window that have failed

Why act early?

If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted.

Questions to ask before booking

How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How the colour is chosen
Is VAT in the price?
How long to leave it before use

Landlord and commercial work in Wokingham

We also work for property managers and facilities teams across Wokingham. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.

In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.

Wokingham: your questions answered

Should I use sand mastic or silicone?

We’ll help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic and newer frames suit modern sealant.

Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?

Often, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.

Will you leave a mess?

We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.

Is the work guaranteed?

Our 12-month guarantee applies to all our work.

Can tenants book the work?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Are you ARBOMaster approved?

Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.

What’s sand mastic made of?

It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.