East Sussex · England
Ripe Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ripe. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
How we handle sand mastic in Ripe
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. If you have tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can put it right, on stone surrounds, brick reveals and tenement windows alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ripe, 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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Ripe and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Ripe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Ripe
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How much there is to do
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether the work is at height
- The type of sealant required
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For sand mastic in Ripe, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ripe
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ripe, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Questions from Ripe
Do you work for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Ripe for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ripe is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
How long does sand mastic take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will tell you when we quote.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
What guarantee comes with the work?
All our work has a 12-month guarantee.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
That depends on your windows. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
When to call us in Ripe
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip on the stone or timber.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
What to look for in a quote
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Are they insured?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before the new mastic goes in.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere like Ripe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Ripe homes and the weather
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. With historic houses such as Charleston Farmhouse (about 2.3 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Ripe as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN8 postcode area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. We cover 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Ripe
In Ripe, that means homes and buildings near Lamb Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Firle Beacon.
Places near Ripe
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.