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Window Mastic in Burghfield
Specialist window mastic for Burghfield: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Burghfield
Whether it’s one leaking patio door or every frame on the house, the work is priced before anything is done. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the number of frames and any access details for window mastic in Burghfield. We work on aluminium frames, patio & French doors and composite doors, and people most often call us about mastic that has split away from the wall and cracked internal joints between frame and plaster.
In a village or hamlet like Burghfield, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Burghfield as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Burghfield (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Working on frames from a ladder with a sealant gun isn’t easy, especially on upper floors. We cut out properly, back deep gaps and tool every joint neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall. In a small place like Burghfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Burghfield homes and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 4.8 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Burghfield 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Theale station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. For window mastic in and around Burghfield, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Reading. Burghfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
We cover every part of RG30 for window mastic and the streets around it. If you need window mastic at a property on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Burghfield, we cover Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Near you in Burghfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Willink School, The Hatchgate pub and The Willink School. For rail, the closest station is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Check the mastic once a year
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
Keep the new mastic undisturbed while it cures, following the cure time we give you. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so early resealing is worth it.
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Surface by surface
Timber windows & doors
Soft or rotten wood can’t be sealed successfully. If we find rot, we’ll tell you before going ahead, as that is a job for a joiner.
Patio & French doors
Water at the foot of a door frame is not always the mastic: worn seals, blocked drainage slots or a poor threshold detail can be the cause. We look for the cause first.
Signs you need window mastic in Burghfield
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar didn’t grip properly, so it comes away long before its time.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold
- What the cure time is
Burghfield: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Theale station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Burghfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes. Our 12-month guarantee covers every job.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. Plenty of draughts come through the inside joint as well as the outside, so sealing both is often worthwhile.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
How long will my window job take?
Allow a morning for a couple of windows and a door. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
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How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a small place like Burghfield, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.