Reading · England
Window & door mastic in Play Hatch, Reading
Professional window mastic in and around Play Hatch, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
Window mastic in Play Hatch
Around Play Hatch we seal all kinds of frames: from uPVC casements to timber and aluminium, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. The sealant is chosen to suit the frame material and the wall. We work on patio & French doors, timber windows & doors and window sills, and the jobs we see most are cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame and water coming in at the bottom corners of a door.
Around Play Hatch, 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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Keep timber frames painted
- Check the mastic once a year
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
Most silicone sealants won’t take paint, so mention any painting plans before work begins. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
FAQs for Play Hatch
Is Play Hatch in your area for window mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Play Hatch is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Play Hatch?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Reading.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes. We can use white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the joint suits the frame.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
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.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Landlord and commercial work in Play Hatch
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Play Hatch and across Reading. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Nearby places to Play Hatch
Other services in Play Hatch
Common problems we fix in Play Hatch
Joint shape matters as much as the product. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, and a gap filled solid can’t flex. That’s what backing rod is for.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
Letting a property close to Reading station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
Quotes for window mastic in Play Hatch
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Windows and doors in Play Hatch
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. With historic houses such as Mapledurham House (about 4.4 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Play Hatch as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
If you look after a building such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to St 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.
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Play Hatch to the outskirts, we cover window mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Play Hatch is one of 34 places in Reading we cover for window mastic.
Work in RG4 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need window mastic at a property on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Play Hatch
Around Play Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading Blue Coat School and The Shoulder of Mutton pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Alder Moors and South Lake.
Why deal with it now?
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially upstairs. A professional job is cut out properly, backed where needed and finished neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Play Hatch can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Somewhere as small as Play Hatch, 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, along with any loose debris.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors