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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Drayton, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Drayton
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. We work on tenement windows, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and wind and rain getting in round a sash window.
In smaller places like Drayton, homes range from older cottages to newer houses, with windows to match: timber, uPVC and aluminium. Each frame material needs the right sealant against the right wall.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Drayton (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need sand mastic in Drayton?
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
For landlords with property near Appleford station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How much experience the applicator has
Frames and glazing around Drayton
With historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor (about 4.4 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Drayton as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Homes close to Church of Saint Peter include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. If you look after a building such as Drayton Community Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Drayton to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Drayton is one of them. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Work in OX14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Drayton, we cover Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Drayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Larkmead School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Drayton is Appleford station, about 3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Dry Sandford Pit.
How we quote for sand mastic
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
What else we do in Drayton
Questions from Drayton
I let a flat near Appleford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Drayton in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Drayton is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Drayton and the rest of Oxfordshire, along with the rest of our area.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
What does sand mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Parking around Drayton is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- 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.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Broken panes
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals