West Berkshire · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Farley Hill, West Berkshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Farley Hill and across West Berkshire. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Sand mastic in Farley Hill
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. Common call-outs are for cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, across stone surrounds, timber door frames and sash and case windows.
Somewhere as small as Farley Hill, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Farley Hill
Also in Farley Hill
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a village or hamlet like Farley Hill, 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.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Sand mastic in Farley Hill: local notes
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 3.9 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Farley Hill has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. 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.
Homes close to St Eligius include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Rented homes near Wokingham station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG7 postcode area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. Farley Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. For nearby work, see our Reading page (6 miles or so).
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode area for sand mastic. Local streets include Church Road and Jouldings Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Farley Hill, we cover Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Farley Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham, among other places. Farley Hill’s nearest station is Wokingham station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Questions from Farley Hill
Do you cover Farley Hill for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Farley Hill is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Wokingham station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can call 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.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Farley Hill and the rest of West Berkshire.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
What we’re called out for in Farley Hill
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Schools such as Farley Hill Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How hidden problems are handled
- Is VAT in the price?
- How much experience the applicator has