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Window & door mastic in Ardley, Oxfordshire
Window mastic for Ardley, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
About our window mastic in Ardley
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. Resealing that joint can make a room feel noticeably less draughty. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we’ll say so. Typical jobs include a bead that doesn’t match the frame and rain getting in at the frame or under the sill, on patio & French doors, composite doors and window sills.
In a village or hamlet like Ardley, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Ardley (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Ardley
On timber frames, paint and putty build up around the joint. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
The most common problems we see are:
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
Homes close to Church of St Mary 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 to look for in a quote
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether they’re fully insured
- The length of the guarantee
Nearby places to Ardley
Other services in Ardley
What affects the cost of window mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the job
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
If you are in Ardley and need window mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
- Condensation trapped between the panes
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
Common questions in Ardley
Do you work for landlords with property near Bicester North station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Ardley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
In many cases. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and sealing the inside and outside joints closes that path.
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What the job involves on each surface
Patio & French doors
Patio and French doors have the longest joints on most houses. The threshold and the bottom corners take the most water, so we pay close attention there.
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. They’re cut out and resealed with exterior sealant.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Somewhere as small as Ardley, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Window mastic in Ardley: local notes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Bicester North station? Then sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX27 area, we cover window mastic for homes and businesses. We cover 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
We work across the OX27 postcode area for window mastic. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ardley
In Ardley, that means homes and buildings near The Fox and Hounds pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (under half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ardley include Graven Hill.