Wokingham · England
Sand Mastic in Shurlock Row
Our applicators work in Shurlock Row on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
If you manage several properties in or around Shurlock Row, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Shurlock Row
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. Common call-outs are for silicone on a period window that looks wrong and draughty sash windows at the surround, on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and brick reveals.
Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. We renew the mastic round each box.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials, and sand mastic is one of them.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Shurlock Row homes and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Managing a site like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Every kind of property in Shurlock Row is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Shurlock Row is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we work for sand mastic. Reading is on our list too, about 7 miles from Shurlock Row.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shurlock Row: Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Around Shurlock Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub. For rail, the closest station is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shurlock Row include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Questions from Shurlock Row
Do you cover Shurlock Row for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Shurlock Row is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic generally suits period timber windows best. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
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What affects the quote in Shurlock Row
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. In a small place like Shurlock Row, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
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