Wokingham · England
Shurlock Row Window Mastic
Problem with your window and door frames in Shurlock Row? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
Window mastic in Shurlock Row
A window frame and the wall around it expand and shrink at different rates. Plastic and aluminium frames move with the temperature, while masonry stays fairly still. That’s why the joint needs a flexible, low-modulus sealant rather than something rigid. We work on composite doors, window sills and patio & French doors, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at the ends of sills and mastic that’s falling out in pieces.
Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Wipe condensation off the frames
Silicone cannot generally be painted, so if you’re planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As the old mastic shrinks further, more air gets through, and heat escapes around the frame. A new joint closes it up.
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself generally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house, depending on how much there is to do. For a village or hamlet like Shurlock Row, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, 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
How the job changes by surface
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. Each is cleaned out and resealed.
uPVC windows
We clean the frame edge carefully so the plastic is not marked, then the sealant goes in between frame and wall.
Do you need window mastic in Shurlock Row?
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it’s rigid, every bit of frame movement pulls at it, and a gap opens along one edge.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
Letting a property close to Twyford station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
- How long to leave it before use
Also near Shurlock Row
Also in Shurlock Row
Shurlock Row homes and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you look after a building such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of Shurlock Row to the outskirts, we cover window mastic for every kind of property. Our area takes in 35 places across Wokingham, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 7 miles from Shurlock Row.
Jobs for window mastic in RG10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shurlock Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub, among other places. Shurlock Row’s nearest station is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
What affects the quote in Shurlock Row
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What happens if it’s left?
Running fresh sealant over the old joint is tempting, but it will not grip old, dirty sealant. It soon lifts and the leak carries on behind it. Proper resealing starts with removing the old joint. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shurlock Row can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: 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?
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- We agree the colour with you first
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Your questions about window mastic in Shurlock Row
Do you work for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover Shurlock Row for window mastic?
Yes, Shurlock Row is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Usually, yes. Access is planned before work begins.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you seal the gap between the frame and the plaster indoors?
Yes. Draughts often come through the inside gap too, so it can be worth sealing both.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.