Buckinghamshire · England
Burroughs Grove Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Burroughs Grove, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Quotes for sand mastic in Burroughs Grove
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it has been sealed before
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
About our sand mastic in Burroughs Grove
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. Newer frames generally get a flexible sealant instead and we’ll explain which is best for yours. If you are dealing with modern sealant on a period surround and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Burroughs Grove, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Burroughs Grove (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Burroughs Grove
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Modern sealant on a period surround
If you look after a building such as Burford School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Burroughs Grove homes and the weather
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. Historic houses like Harleyford Manor (about 3.3 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Burroughs Grove has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For landlords with property near Marlow station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Burroughs Grove is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Burroughs Grove or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover 263 places, Burroughs Grove among them. Reading is on our list too, around 14 miles away.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area for sand mastic. Local streets include Pump Lane North and Wycombe Road. Other places close to Burroughs Grove include Marlow Bottom (1 mile west), Little Marlow (1 mile south-east), Marlow (1 mile south), Fern (2 miles east) and Coldmoorholme (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (9 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Around Burroughs Grove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. Burroughs Grove’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Eden (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new work lasts. In a small place like Burroughs Grove, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We never seal over old sealant
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
FAQs for Burroughs Grove
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Will you come out to Burroughs Grove?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does sand mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How it works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a small place like Burroughs Grove, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to 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 will explain what’s involved.