Slough · England
Sand Mastic in Slough
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Slough. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
Sand mastic in Slough
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we will explain which is best for yours. If you have silicone on a period window that looks wrong and draughts and rain around sash boxes, we can put it right.
Town-centre flats, shops and offices in Slough have long runs of frames and glazing, often on upper floors. A cracked joint on an upper floor can let water in long before anyone spots it.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Slough
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. In flats, shops and offices in Slough, a failed joint can let water into the unit below or behind a wall, where it can go unnoticed until the damage is done.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Slough
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
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Common questions in Slough
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slough station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do sand mastic in Slough?
Yes, Slough is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
How much does sand mastic cost in Slough?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
When will the new mastic be hard?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.
Sand mastic in Slough: local notes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. With historic houses such as Windsor Castle (about 2.1 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Slough as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
In the older streets around St Michael and All Angels, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For landlords with property near Slough station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you look after a building such as Herschel Grammar School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. If you need sand mastic in Slough, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Slough. 31 places in Slough are on our list, large and small. Reading is on our list too, about 17 miles from Slough.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. With the A4 and A332 close by, Slough is simple for us to get to for sand mastic. If you’re just outside Slough, we cover Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Slough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westgate School, Herschel Park and The Moon and Spoon pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The visit itself generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the amount of work. Jobs in a place the size of Slough range from town-centre flats to offices and family homes. For each, it helps to know about access, parking and where the joints are.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in Slough
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Quotes for sand mastic in Slough
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.