Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Taplow Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Taplow? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Sand mastic in Taplow, done properly
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. Common call-outs are for mastic round period door frames that has failed and draughts and rain around sash boxes, across sash and case windows, stone surrounds and period & listed homes.
Around Taplow, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Taplow and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Taplow (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Taplow
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Schools such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Taplow
If you manage several properties in or around Taplow, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a village or hamlet like Taplow, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. We renew it the same way as on windows.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
What sand mastic looks like in Taplow
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Cliveden (about 1.8 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Taplow has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Taplow station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicolas, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If you need sand mastic in Taplow, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We are based in Crawley and cover Windsor and Maidenhead, Taplow included. 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 14 miles from Taplow.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: SL6. Local streets include High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Taplow
In Taplow, that means homes and buildings near Oak and Saw pub, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Braywick Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Taplow station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Taplow includes The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Common questions in Taplow
I let a flat near Taplow station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover smaller places like Taplow?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much does sand mastic cost in Taplow?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.