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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Hitchambury, Slough
Sand mastic across Hitchambury and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Sand mastic in Hitchambury
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and brick reveals, and people most often call us about draughty sash windows at the surround and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Hitchambury is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Cracked or broken glass
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
Why it’s worth doing now in Hitchambury
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In a small place like Hitchambury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Sash and case windows
The box of a sash and case window sits in the stone or brick opening. The gap round it is pointed with sand mastic.
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FAQs for Hitchambury
Is Hitchambury in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hitchambury is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Hitchambury?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Frames and glazing around Hitchambury
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Cliveden (about 1.7 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Hitchambury 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. If you need sand mastic in Hitchambury, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Slough from our Crawley base, Hitchambury included. We cover 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is on our list too, around 14 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: SL1 and SL6. Sand mastic is available to properties on Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hitchambury: Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Hitchambury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haymill Valley, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Oak and Saw pub and the streets around them. Hitchambury’s nearest station is Taplow station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hitchambury includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a small place like Hitchambury, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hitchambury
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.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Signs you need sand mastic in Hitchambury
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer doesn’t hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Open joints round the window box
- Modern sealant on a period surround
For landlords with property near Taplow station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether you can choose the colour