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Sand Mastic in The Pound
Professional sand mastic in and around The Pound, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Landlord and commercial work in The Pound
For anyone letting property in or around The Pound, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How we handle sand mastic in The Pound
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. Common call-outs are for window mastic to renew ahead of painting and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, across sash and case windows, stone surrounds and brick reveals.
Somewhere as small as The Pound, older homes often have timber frames set in stone or brickwork. Older buildings like these do not always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- The Pound (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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 chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair, so check who is responsible first.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property, and sand mastic is one of them.
Also near The Pound
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Sand mastic in The Pound: local notes
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.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For sand mastic in and around The Pound, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover East Sussex, The Pound included. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, The Pound among them. We also work in Brighton, about 23 miles from The Pound.
All of TN33 is within our area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Church Road and Linghams Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Near you in The Pound
Around The Pound, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn, among other places. The closest station to The Pound is Battle station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
Quotes for sand mastic in The Pound
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
When to call us in The Pound
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
For landlords with property near Battle station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What preparation is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere as small as The Pound, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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FAQs for The Pound
Is The Pound in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and The Pound is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Is The Pound within the area you cover?
Yes. The Pound is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Normally, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned, sand mastic is applied by hand.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. We cover The Pound and the rest of East Sussex.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We’ll talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Cracked or broken glass
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals