East Sussex · England
Ticehurst Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ticehurst. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Open joints round the window box
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Sand mastic in Ticehurst, done properly
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we will explain which is best for yours. If you have open joints round the window box and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Around Ticehurst, many homes face open ground, so their windows and doors take the full weather. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Ticehurst
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They do not move with the timber, and they generally need raking out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- How much experience the applicator has
- What the cure time is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
How we quote for sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
Frames and glazing around Ticehurst
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Historic houses like Scotney Castle (about 3.2 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Ticehurst 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.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. Managing a site like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN5 postcode area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Ticehurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for sand mastic. For nearby work, see our Crawley page.
We work across TN5 for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ticehurst: Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Ticehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Why deal with it now?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Around Ticehurst, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Landlord and commercial work in Ticehurst
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Should I try it myself 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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Questions from Ticehurst
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you do sand mastic in Ticehurst?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Ticehurst is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s applied by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we’re fully insured.
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 will talk you through it.
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before the new mastic goes in.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a village or hamlet like Ticehurst, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.