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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Burwash, East Sussex
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Burwash? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Burwash
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and wind and rain getting in round a sash window.
In a village or hamlet like Burwash, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, so the sealant has to be chosen to suit the building.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Burwash, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Related advice
Why act early in Burwash
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Burwash, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Do you need sand mastic in Burwash?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What product goes in the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How hidden problems are handled
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone while raking out the old mastic.
How we quote for sand mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether the work is at height
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Burwash homes and the weather
Historic houses like Bateman's (about 0.8 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Burwash 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. 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.
Schools such as Burwash CofE School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Jobs in Burwash get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Burwash is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. For nearby work, see our Brighton page (25 miles or so).
Work in TN19 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need sand mastic at a property on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Burwash: Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Around Burwash
In Burwash, that means homes and buildings near The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Your questions about sand mastic in Burwash
Can you do sand mastic in Burwash?
Yes, Burwash is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is Burwash within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.