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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ore, East Sussex
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Ore and across East Sussex. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
What we’re called out for in Ore
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer doesn’t hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
- What product goes in the joint
- How the colour is chosen
Sand mastic in Ore
Traditional burnt sand mastic blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties where a modern sealant bead would stand out. If you have open joints round the window box and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, we can put it right.
Many houses in smaller places like Ore have conservatories, garden rooms or patio doors. Those joints need the same attention as the main windows, and any older timber or sash windows need a sealant that suits them.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Ore and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Ore
Ore is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
Letting a property close to Ore station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you look after a building such as Sandown Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ore to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. Ore is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is on our list too, about 32 miles from Ore.
We cover every part of TN35 and TN34 for sand mastic and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Ore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a smaller place like Ore, 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.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
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Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
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.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The type of property
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
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FAQs for Ore
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Ore?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ore station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
What sealant work can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Timber that has rotted
- Damaged stone surrounds
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.