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Sand Mastic in Broadland Row
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Broadland Row? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Common questions in Broadland Row
Can you do sand mastic in Broadland Row?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Broadland Row is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Doleham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Ask us before decorating.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our 12-month guarantee on every job.
How much does sand mastic cost in Broadland Row?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
How we handle sand mastic in Broadland Row
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties, where modern sealant can look out of place. If you are dealing with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, we can help, on stone surrounds, brick reveals and sash and case windows alike.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Broadland Row is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Frames and glazing around Broadland Row
With historic houses such as Great Dixter (about 4 miles north-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Broadland Row 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, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you let a flat or house near Doleham station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Every kind of property in Broadland Row is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 34 miles from Broadland Row.
Every address in TN31 is covered for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadland Row
The closest station to Broadland Row is Doleham station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broadland Row include Flatropers Wood.
Common problems we fix in Broadland Row
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
The most common problems we see are:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- The length of the guarantee
- What insurance they hold
- What preparation is included
How the job changes by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Landlord and commercial work in Broadland Row
If you manage several properties in or around Broadland Row, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
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 email photos if that is easy.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Broadland Row 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.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
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.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Do not run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.