Hampshire · England
Window & door mastic in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Window and door frames in Basingstoke need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Window mastic in Basingstoke, done properly
Colour matters on a frame. We can seal in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. We work on window sills, composite doors and timber windows & doors, and people most often call us about damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and cracked sealant at the sill ends.
In Basingstoke, windows range from older timber frames to modern uPVC and aluminium, plus conservatories, patio doors and rooflights. The mastic around all of them ages, and it’s normally the first thing to let the weather in.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
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What else we do in Basingstoke
How we quote for window mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It generally takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. For homes and businesses in busier parts of Basingstoke, parking needs a little planning. For flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances as well.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
If you are in Basingstoke and need window mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Questions from Basingstoke
What guarantee comes with window mastic in Basingstoke?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
How much does window mastic cost in Basingstoke?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
In many cases. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and sealing the inside and outside joints closes that path.
Do you come to Basingstoke?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
Landlord and commercial work in Basingstoke
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Signs you need window mastic in Basingstoke
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it’s rigid, every bit of frame movement pulls at it, and a gap opens along one edge.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Faulty window hardware
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Basingstoke
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
Frames and glazing around Basingstoke
Historic houses like The Vyne (about 2.9 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Basingstoke has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Schools such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near St Michael's Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. If you need window mastic in Basingstoke, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Basingstoke included. Basingstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for window mastic. There’s also a page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Every address in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square and the roads around them. Basingstoke is on the A30 and A33, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for window mastic. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Basingstoke
Around Basingstoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The closest station to Basingstoke is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Ventilate rooms so frames do not stay wet inside
- Check the mastic once a year
Silicone can’t generally be painted, so mention any painting plans before any work starts. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.