West Berkshire · England
Bury's Bank Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Bury's Bank and across West Berkshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Open joints round the window box
When to call us in Bury's Bank
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber and we normally remove them.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Letting a property close to Newbury Racecourse station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
How we handle sand mastic in Bury's Bank
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. Common call-outs are for failed mastic on an exposed elevation and modern sealant on a period surround, across stone surrounds, brick reveals and sash and case windows.
In a village or hamlet like Bury's Bank, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
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.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Bury's Bank: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Bury's Bank?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Bury's Bank is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Bury's Bank?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
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When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- 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)
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Bury's Bank, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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What affects the quote in Bury's Bank
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Access and height
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Windows and doors in Bury's Bank
Historic houses like Shaw House (about 2.2 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Bury's Bank has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Schools such as The Willows Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Bury's Bank can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. For nearby work, see our Reading page (14 miles or so).
Work in RG19 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Around Bury's Bank
Around Bury's Bank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and St Bartholomew's School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.