Hampshire · England
Window Mastic in Fareham
Window and door frames in Fareham need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
How we handle window mastic in Fareham
A window frame and the wall around it expand and shrink at different rates. Heat and cold make frames grow and shrink against brick or render that hardly moves. That’s why the joint needs a flexible, low-modulus sealant rather than something rigid. Common call-outs are for whistling draughts around closed windows and water coming in at the bottom corners of a door, on composite doors, timber windows & doors and patio & French doors.
In a town like Fareham, the windows on the most exposed side of a house take the brunt of the rain, so the mastic there tends to fail first. Checking every frame, not just the obvious one, is time well spent.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Fareham and across Hampshire.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Don’t paint over the silicone
- Check the mastic once a year
Timber frames need their paint kept up, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As the old mastic shrinks further, more air gets through, and a cold room gets colder. A new joint closes it up.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work usually takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. For a job in Fareham, we need access to where the work is and somewhere nearby to park. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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How we quote for window mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Window mastic in Fareham: local notes
Fareham is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. Managing a site like St Jude's Catholic Primary School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO16, we can carry out window mastic at your property. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Fareham is one of them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, all of which we cover. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is easy for our applicators to reach for window mastic. We also cover the places around Fareham: Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Fareham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy and the streets around them. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What we are called out for in Fareham
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Mastic that is falling out in pieces
For an older house near a landmark such as St John The Evangelist, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the colour is chosen
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
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.
Why act early in Fareham
A cracked joint around a frame lets rain into the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Around Fareham, failed sealant lets water into hidden places, such as under the floor, behind a panel or into a wall. Whatever the joint, failed sealant only gets worse.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why us?
- You choose the colour before work begins
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
Questions from Fareham
Is window mastic in a coastal place like Fareham any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Can you do window mastic in Fareham?
Yes, Fareham is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We do one or both.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes. Grey and black frames get grey or black sealant, and wood-effect frames usually suit brown.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.