East Sussex · England
Sand Mastic in Hollingrove
Sand mastic for Hollingrove, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
How we handle sand mastic in Hollingrove
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. We work on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and brick reveals, and people most often call us about gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and window mastic to renew ahead of painting.
Mastic can only go onto a dry, clean joint, so window work in Hollingrove is booked around the forecast. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Broken panes
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Hollingrove
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
Places near Hollingrove
More services for Hollingrove
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Hollingrove and across East Sussex. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It usually takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere as small as Hollingrove, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Hollingrove: your questions answered
Is Hollingrove within the area you cover?
Yes. Hollingrove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Robertsbridge station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
Why deal with it now?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. In a small place like Hollingrove, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Hollingrove clients choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
What we are called out for in Hollingrove
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which colour the sealant will be
Hollingrove homes and the weather
Historic houses like Bateman's (about 2.2 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Hollingrove has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Hollingrove or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Hollingrove is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 25 miles from Hollingrove.
Work in TN32 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hollingrove
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingrove include Senlac Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before the new mastic goes in.