Oxfordshire · England
Sand Mastic in Tiddington
We cover Tiddington for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Open joints round the window box
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Sand mastic in Tiddington, done properly
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. If you’re dealing with draughty sash windows at the surround and modern sealant on a period surround, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Around Tiddington, 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.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Tiddington questions
Do you cover smaller places like Tiddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Tiddington for sand mastic?
Yes, Tiddington is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will tell you what to expect for your job.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Do you need sand mastic in Tiddington?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away from the frame or the masonry.
The most common problems we see are:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Homes close to Church of St Helen include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Comparing quotes
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Why it’s worth doing now in Tiddington
A silicone bead can be quicker, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. In a small place like Tiddington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
Quotes for sand mastic in Tiddington
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The problem you’ve noticed
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Different surfaces, different methods
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It suits older brickwork.
Tiddington homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Adwell House (about 4.5 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tiddington as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
In and around Tiddington, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tiddington and nearby. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. For nearby work, see our Oxford page (7 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: OX9. If you need sand mastic at a property on Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Tiddington
In Tiddington, that means homes and buildings near The Fox Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tiddington
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Nearby places to Tiddington
Other services in Tiddington
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere as small as Tiddington, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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 is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
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How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.