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Window & door mastic in Frating, Essex
Professional window mastic in and around Frating, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Frating, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
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Window mastic in Frating, done properly
Colour matters on a frame. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. If you are dealing with black, perished sealant on frames and whistling draughts around closed windows, we can put it right.
Around Frating, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Frating (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Frating
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- The size of the job
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number of rooms or windows
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Towns and villages near Frating
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Should I try it myself first?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
Frames and glazing around Frating
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
Rented homes near Alresford station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO7 postcode area, our applicators can take on window mastic. Frating is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 24 miles from Frating.
Work in CO7 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Window mastic is available to properties on Church Road and Rectory Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Frating Green (1 mile north-east), Balls Green (1 mile north-east), Thorrington (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (2 miles north-east) and Great Bentley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles north-west) and Tiptree (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Frating
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms. Frating’s nearest station is Alresford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
What the job involves on each surface
Composite doors
Draughts round the door leaf normally come from worn seals or adjustment, not the mastic. We seal the frame and let you know about anything else.
uPVC windows
The frame is cleaned with a product that will not harm the plastic, then the sealant goes in between frame and wall.
Frating questions
I let a flat near Alresford station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Frating?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We check where the draught is before any work starts.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the joint suits the frame.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Frating?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing and where.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Common problems we fix in Frating
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. Sunlight dries the surface out, and over the years it loses its give, cracks and comes away.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
Homes close to Saint Andrew's Church 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 your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.