East Sussex · England
Arlington Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Arlington: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
- Modern sealant on a period surround
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Arlington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Sand mastic in Arlington
Across Arlington, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. If you’re dealing with wind and rain getting in round a sash window and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can help, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Arlington, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Arlington
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
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.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- The type of property
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Arlington homes and the weather
Historic houses like Michelham Priory (about 1.5 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Arlington has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Berwick (Sussex) station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Arlington to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 14 miles from Arlington.
We work across BN26 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Other places close to Arlington include Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Near you in Arlington
Around Arlington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Yew Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Towns and villages near Arlington
Also in Arlington
Leave it or put it right?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Arlington, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It suits older brickwork.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
When something else is needed
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Cracked or broken glass
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Do you need sand mastic in Arlington?
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t suit the joint, and they generally need raking out.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Pancras, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
FAQs for Arlington
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Arlington?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.