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Window & door mastic in Tilehurst, Oxfordshire
We cover Tilehurst for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
What sealant work can’t fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Tilehurst
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
Window mastic in Tilehurst, done properly
Frames and walls do not move together. 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. If you have damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and gaps between the frame and the inside reveal, we can put it right, on aluminium frames, window sills and uPVC windows alike.
Many houses in smaller places like Tilehurst have conservatories, garden rooms or patio doors. Their glazing joints and frame seals are as much a part of the job as the windows.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Tilehurst as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a smaller place like Tilehurst, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Keep paint off silicone joints
Silicone cannot usually be painted, so mention any painting plans before any work starts. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
Leaks generally show up in wet, windy weather, 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 Tilehurst?
Water runs down the glass onto the sill, so the sill ends and the joint below the frame are common leak points. When that sealant fails, water gets into the wall or under the frame.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
Homes close to Tilehurst Methodist 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
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- The length of the guarantee
What affects the cost of window mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Questions from Tilehurst
Is Tilehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Tilehurst station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Tell us about access when you get in touch and we will plan for it.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Usually, yes. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we will use the nearest match.
Will new mastic stop draughts?
It will if the frame joint is the problem. We check where the draught is before any work starts.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Tilehurst?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Bi-fold and sliding aluminium doors have long frame joints, and the bottom joint sees the most water. We prepare and reseal every joint, backing the deep ones.
uPVC windows
The frame is cleaned with a product that will not harm the plastic, then the new bead is laid against the frame and the wall and tooled smooth.
Frames and glazing around Tilehurst
With historic houses such as Mapledurham House (about 1.6 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tilehurst as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as Park Lane Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Rented homes near Tilehurst station change hands often, and sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the RG31 postcode area, our applicators can take on window mastic. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Tilehurst among them.
Work in RG31 and RG30 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tilehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Round Copse, The Butchers Arms and Little Heath School, among other places. Tilehurst’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.