Mastic Sealing in Curridge
Planning work on a mastic joint in Curridge? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Occupiers reporting cold air round windows
- Window mastic that has split and shrunk
- No planned programme for sealant
Mastic sealing for Curridge sites
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
About our mastic sealing in Curridge
In buildings from before 2000, some old mastics contain asbestos. Before we disturb it, we ask to see the asbestos register or survey and if it’s suspected, work stops until it’s tested. Removing asbestos-containing material isn’t something we do. If you have draught complaints from residents or tenants and complaints coming in block by block, we can help, whatever the surface. A specialist sealant contractor works differently from a general builder: in Curridge, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
In and around smaller places like Curridge, landlords and agents often look after small groups of housing association properties, converted farm buildings and community buildings. Frame and wall-joint mastic on all of them ages and hardens.
Every job we finish is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee, wherever the site is. If our installation lets you down in that time, we return and fix it.
- Place
- Curridge (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
What the job involves on each surface
External movement joints
The joint width has to suit the movement and the sealant’s capability with the width-to-depth ratio set as the manufacturer advises.
Planned maintenance
How long mastic lasts depends on exposure, movement and the product used. Inspecting joints regularly keeps programmes on track.
From enquiry to sign-off
When we get to site, we sign in, go through any site induction and check how permits are handled. Everything around the joints gets protected before any cutting starts, with the work itself typically taking one or more days per building, depending on the joint lengths and the access. For work around Curridge, we aim to finish in one visit, so photographs and measurements up front really help. Then the right materials arrive with us.
- Each block or building is walked and the failed joints recorded with the likely cause.
- You get a fixed quote, priced per building where that helps your budgeting.
- The programme is fixed with you, including dates you can pass on to residents or tenants.
- Failed mastic is removed and the faces taken back to sound, dry material.
- Backing rod and primer go in where the joint and the product need them, then new sealant is applied and tooled.
- Completed joints are inspected and carry a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Confirm the product named in the specification
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Let building users know which areas are affected
Quotes
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To ask for one, phone 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
Advice
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For owners and agents in Curridge
Central London is about 52 miles from Curridge. Within reach of London, blocks run by agents and associations are common around stations. Curridge sits in one of the drier corners of the country, the South East. Outside work still depends on dry joints, and south- and west-facing elevations, which take the most sun and rain, often age first.
If you’re responsible for a building such as Holy Trinity, frame and door mastic needs the same attention as any other property. Schools and community buildings such as Curridge Primary School need frame and external mastic kept sound like any building.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We send applicators to Curridge for mastic joints, handled exactly as we handle every other area. 140 places across West Berkshire fall within our area, Curridge among them. Our Reading page has more on work in that area.
We cover the RG18 postcode districts for mastic joints. Streets here include Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane, and sites on any of them can send details for a fixed quote. If your building is just outside Curridge, we cover Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Bigger towns within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Fords Farm (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Curridge
We work on buildings around The Bunk Inn and Trinity School. Curridge’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Curridge include Snelsmore Common.
What happens if it’s left?
Open external joints let water into walls and around frames. That can lead to damp, staining and damage to finishes, which is harder to deal with than resealing. Around Curridge, it’s better to renew all the failing joints at once, rather than one at a time. Send photos of each area and we will quote for the lot.
Larger quantities, tricky access or phasing all shape the price. So do site requirements such as inductions and permits.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in Curridge
- Public liability insurance in place
- Colours confirmed for the specified product
- Workmanship guaranteed for 12 months
- Specification-led, product-correct work
Take a look at how commercial sealant jobs are priced and our accreditations.
What sealant work can’t fix
Honesty saves time and money. Fresh joints won’t solve:
- Leaks through the frame itself rather than the perimeter
- Roof leaks, gutters or failed flashings that aren’t sealant joints
- Misted or failed double-glazed units
If you’re not sure, just speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Window and door perimeters on blocks
- Communal entrances and stairwells
- External wall and movement joints
- Shopfronts below residential blocks
- Communal kitchens and washrooms
- Balcony and threshold joints
What affects the price in Curridge
Quotes vary with the job. It mainly depends on:
- The size and state of each joint
- The site’s rules and procedures
- Specialist products, such as fire-rated or hygienic sealants
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
Whether it’s a single area or a whole estate, the same things set the price: what’s in scope, how we reach it, what’s specified and when it needs doing. Call for a quote and we will put a fixed figure on it.
What we need to price the job
A good diagnosis starts with the right details. Let us know:
- The type of building and who uses it
- Specification clauses that apply
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- Asbestos survey details if the building is older
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. The first step is to call 01277 525 020 or send photos by email with what you know.
Curridge: questions and answers
Is Curridge too small for you to travel to?
Not at all: smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East counties. Where we can, we group nearby jobs to make the most of each trip.
Do you cover business parks and estates near Curridge, such as Red Shute Hill Industrial Estate?
Yes. Our area takes in Curridge and its surroundings, with estates and business parks such as Red Shute Hill Industrial Estate included. Photos and a short description are enough for a first look.
Will you come and look before quoting?
Photos, drawings or a schedule are often enough to quote. Where they aren’t, we arrange a site visit before quoting.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No, never. Overlaying old sealant is a frequent cause of early failure, so everything comes out first.
How do you handle work on occupied blocks?
Occupiers stay in the building throughout. If any flats or units need access, we’ll tell you in advance so it can be arranged.
How long will the new sealant last?
There’s no fixed lifespan: movement, exposure, cleaning, traffic and the product all play a part. Treat them as maintenance items and inspect them regularly.
How do you reach windows on upper floors?
We talk through access for each building when we quote. Tell us the building height and any access already in place and we’ll confirm the approach in the quote.
Signs you need mastic sealing in Curridge
Topping up old mastic is a common shortcut. New silicone has nothing to grip on old silicone and the repair soon fails.
If one of these sounds familiar, it’s time for a closer look:
- Window mastic that has split and shrunk
- Communal area joints that look neglected
- Repeated reactive repairs to the same buildings
- Damp patches beside frames
Older buildings near Curridge, from historic houses such as Shaw House (to the south-west of Curridge) to more modest stock, need compatible products when frames are resealed.
What to look for in a quote
- Their public liability cover
- Do they follow the manufacturer’s priming guidance?
- Who will actually carry out the work
- Their pre-qualification and accreditations