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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Ford, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Frames and glazing around Ford
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Around Ford, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP17 area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. We cover 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 15 miles from Ford.
Jobs for sand mastic in HP17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Linden Way and Chapel Road. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dinton Hermit Public House. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ford include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Ford
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. If you have old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and gaps between timber frames and stone or brick, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Ford, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, including the tidy-up. In a small place like Ford, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Quotes for sand mastic in Ford
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
Ford questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. 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 work begins.
Do you cover Ford for sand mastic?
Yes, Ford is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Ford?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before we start.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
What else we do in Ford
Why it’s worth doing now in Ford
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ford can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
When it is not the sealant
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
Common problems we fix in Ford
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer doesn’t hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How hidden problems are handled
- What insurance they hold