East Sussex · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Battle, East Sussex
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Battle. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Battle
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and is not always the right material. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. We are often asked to deal with mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and open joints round the window box, on tenement windows, period & listed homes and sash and case windows.
Homes around Battle range from older properties to newer houses, and their windows range just as widely. The right sealant depends on the frame and on what it sits in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Battle
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Letting a property close to Battle station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
What affects the quote in Battle
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- The type of property
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.
Frames and glazing around Battle
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. With historic houses such as Durhamford Manor (about 2.4 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Battle as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Managing a site like Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. In the older streets around The Parish Church of St Mary, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Battle or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Battle is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for sand mastic. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 27 miles from Battle.
All of TN33 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Market Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. You will find Battle on the A271 and A2100, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sand mastic. Other places close to Battle include Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Battle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel. Battle’s nearest station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Questions from Battle
Can you do sand mastic in Battle?
Yes, Battle is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Battle within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
How it works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a smaller place like Battle, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
To get a quote, phone 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.
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Why deal with it now?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Around Battle, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Landlords and agents in Battle can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.