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Sutton Wick Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sutton Wick. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Sand mastic in Sutton Wick
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. If you are dealing with patchy fillers round a sash window and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, we can put it right, on tenement windows, stone surrounds and sash and case windows alike.
Somewhere as small as Sutton Wick, 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.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Sutton Wick (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Sutton Wick
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations generally fail first.
People generally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Homes close to Church of Saint Peter include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
Quotes for sand mastic in Sutton Wick
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Landlord and commercial work in Sutton Wick
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Sutton Wick, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Your questions about sand mastic in Sutton Wick
Can you do sand mastic in Sutton Wick?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Sutton Wick is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Appleford station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
When something else is needed
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Cracked or broken glass
- Masonry that needs repairing
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Sutton Wick
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere as small as Sutton Wick, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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What sand mastic looks like in Sutton Wick
Historic houses like Clifton Hampden Manor (about 4.2 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Sutton Wick 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 is traditional sand mastic. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Letting a property close to Appleford station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you look after a building such as Drayton Community Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Sutton Wick is about 2 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether you are in the middle of Sutton Wick or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Oxford, about 8 miles from Sutton Wick.
Jobs for sand mastic in OX14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Holly Lane, Newman Lane and Abingdon Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Sutton Wick, we cover Drayton (1 mile south-west), Steventon (2 miles south-west), Marcham (2 miles north-west), Shippon (2 miles north) and Milton Heights (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Wantage (6 miles south-west) and Grove (6 miles south-west).
Around Sutton Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Larkmead School, Albert Park and McTimoney College of Chiropractic and the streets around them. The closest station to Sutton Wick is Appleford station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Pendon Museum (3.9 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit.