East Sussex · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tile Hurst, East Sussex
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Tile Hurst, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
How we handle sand mastic in Tile Hurst
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. If you have silicone on a period window that looks wrong and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, we can put it right.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Tile Hurst is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to every side of the house, including upper-floor windows.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
What happens if it’s left?
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Tile Hurst, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Tile Hurst: your questions answered
Do you cover Tile Hurst for sand mastic?
Yes, Tile Hurst is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Polegate station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
What exactly is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
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.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do you need sand mastic in Tile Hurst?
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber and we normally remove them.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Homes close to Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which colour the sealant will be
Frames and glazing around Tile Hurst
With historic houses such as Michelham Priory (about 1.1 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Tile Hurst as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Managing a site like Grovelands Community Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Polegate station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN27 postcode area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. We cover 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 16 miles from Tile Hurst.
Every address in BN27 is covered for sand mastic. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Near you in Tile Hurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Tile Hurst includes Combe Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tile Hurst
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a small place like Tile Hurst, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.