Oxfordshire · England
Burford Window Mastic
Professional window mastic in and around Burford, with old sealant always removed completely.
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Draughty joints inside around the window
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
Timber frames need their paint kept up, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
Window mastic in Burford
From a single sill to a whole house of windows, you will get a clear quote before we start. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the number of frames and any access details. If you’re dealing with a bead that doesn’t match the frame and untidy mastic left by window fitters, we can put it right, on timber windows & doors, patio & French doors and window sills alike.
Houses in smaller places like Burford can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so exposed windows and doors face the weather head on. That is hard on the mastic around frames and sills.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Burford (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts and leaks do not always mean new windows. If the frames and glass are in good order, resealing the joints is often all that’s needed. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we will tell you. Homes in smaller places like Burford can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Different surfaces, different methods
Window sills
Every drop off the glass ends up on the sill, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. Each is cleaned out and resealed.
uPVC windows
We clean the frame edge carefully so the plastic isn’t marked, then the new bead is laid against the frame and the wall.
Landlord and commercial work in Burford
Landlords and agents in Burford can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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 else we do in Burford
What window mastic looks like in Burford
Historic houses like Minster Lovell Hall (about 4.4 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Burford has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Burford or further out, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Burford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is on our list too, around 18 miles away.
Work in OX18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane. Being close to the A40 and A361, Burford is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Burford include Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Around Burford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Burford is Shipton station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. A visit to Burford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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When to call us in Burford
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Black, perished sealant on frames
Managing a site like Burford Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Burford questions
Can you do window mastic in Burford?
Yes, Burford is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is Burford within the area you cover?
Yes. Burford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the joint suits the frame.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes, for 12 months. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.