Essex · England
Matching Window Mastic
Problem with your window and door frames in Matching? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
What the job involves on each surface
uPVC windows
Some uPVC windows were sealed at fitting with a quick bead that never bonded. We cut it out, back any deep gaps and reseal properly.
Composite doors
Front doors take the weather head on, and the top and bottom corners tend to fail first. We pay most attention there.
Window mastic in Matching, done properly
Homes in Matching have every kind of window: uPVC, aluminium, timber and composite, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. The sealant is chosen to suit the frame material and the wall. If you’re dealing with sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and cracked sealant at the sill ends, we can put it right, on window sills, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows alike.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Matching is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Matching (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
Towns and villages near Matching
What else we do in Matching
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Don’t use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and keep solvents and harsh chemicals off the joint.
Wet, windy weather is when failed mastic shows itself, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Sorting cracked mastic early means the joint is sound before the bad weather.
Do you need window mastic in Matching?
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, and the ends of the sill, where it meets the wall, are where it gets in. When that sealant fails, water gets into the wall or under the frame.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
Letting a property close to Sawbridgeworth station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
What your quote should include
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
What window mastic looks like in Matching
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Barrington Hall (about 4.1 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Matching as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
In the older streets around Parish Church of St Mary, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Matching is about 4 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Matching is covered for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Matching among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 13 miles away.
We work across the CM17 postcode area for window mastic. We also cover the places around Matching: Newman's End (1 mile north), Matching Tye (1 mile south-west), Housham Tye (1 mile south-west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (4 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Matching
For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (3.2 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house and we leave things clean and tidy. For a village or hamlet like Matching, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about window mastic in Matching
Will you come out to Matching?
Yes. Matching 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.
Do you work for landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
How much does window mastic cost in Matching?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote so we can plan the job.
How long will my window job take?
That depends on the number of frames, how they’re reached and the state of the old mastic. You’ll know the timing when we quote.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Matching, along with the rest of our area.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Yes, if the air is getting in around the frame. If it’s through the window’s own seals or a hinge, that is a different fix, and we’ll say so.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Silicone generally won’t take paint. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
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 fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Leave it or put it right?
Resealing frames is a short job: the visit takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Leave it until water is coming in and you may need plastering and decorating as well. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Matching, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why Matching customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read our cost guide and what customers say.