East Sussex · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Hollington, East Sussex
Sand mastic for Hollington and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a smaller place like Hollington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- 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.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Hollington
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are cracked mastic round a front door frame and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Homes around Hollington 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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hollington
Does the coastal weather in Hollington affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Do you work for landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How much does sand mastic cost in Hollington?
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.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we will agree it with you first.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Signs you need sand mastic in Hollington
Some old mastic was never deep enough. Mastic that is too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
If you live in an older home near St Anne, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Are they insured?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Quotes for sand mastic in Hollington
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Why deal with it now?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Around Hollington, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Fully insured
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
What sand mastic looks like in Hollington
Hollington is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hollington Primary Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Jobs in Hollington get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Brighton, about 30 miles from Hollington.
Work in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. With the A21 close by, Hollington is easy for our applicators to reach. If you’re just outside Hollington, we cover Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Around Hollington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to William Parker Sports College, The Wishing Tree pub and Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Hollington is St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
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For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Hollington, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials, and sand mastic is one of them.
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.