Essex · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Takeley Street, Essex
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Takeley Street and across Essex. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Timber that has rotted
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
About our sand mastic in Takeley Street
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on brick reveals, stone surrounds and timber door frames, and people most often call us about wind and rain getting in round a sash window and silicone on a period window that looks wrong.
Homes in small places like Takeley Street often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Takeley Street (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Takeley Street: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Stansted Airport station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Takeley Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
You get our one-year guarantee to all our work.
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DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What we are called out for in Takeley Street
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the cure time is
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Takeley Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
What sand mastic looks like in Takeley Street
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Barrington Hall (about 2.2 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Takeley Street has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
If you look after a building such as Roseacres Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Rented homes near Stansted Airport station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Takeley Street is about 4 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Takeley Street gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. We also work in Chelmsford, about 14 miles from Takeley Street.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: CM22. Whether your property is on Westwood Mews, Kingfisher Meadow and Dunmow Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Takeley (1 mile east), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile east), Puttock's End (2 miles south-east) and Start Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (5 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Takeley Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Green Man Public House and the streets around them. Takeley Street’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (3.1 miles west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Takeley Street includes Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it has been sealed before
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.