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Sand Mastic in Tokers Green
Specialist sand mastic for Tokers Green: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Modern sealant on a period surround
About our sand mastic in Tokers Green
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. If you have old cement repairs round a window that have failed and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Tokers Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Quotes for sand mastic in Tokers Green
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- How easy the joints are to reach
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tokers Green
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
When to call us in Tokers Green
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Open joints round the window box
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Letting a property close to Tilehurst station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether they’re fully insured
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
Your questions about sand mastic in Tokers Green
Is Tokers Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Tokers Green in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Tokers Green is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before any work starts.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on every job.
Also near Tokers Green
What else we do in Tokers Green
How it works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and the area is left clean. Somewhere as small as Tokers Green, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Frames and glazing around Tokers Green
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. With historic houses such as Mapledurham House (about 1.9 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tokers Green as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to Church of St John the Baptist include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether you’re in the middle of Tokers Green or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tokers Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.