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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tortington, West Sussex
Our applicators work in Tortington on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a village or hamlet like Tortington, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Sand mastic in Tortington
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. If you’re dealing with failed mastic on an exposed elevation and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, we can put it right, on tenement windows, stone surrounds and sash and case windows alike.
Homes in small places like Tortington often stand in the open, with little to shelter their windows from wind and rain. Exposed frames and sills lose their mastic sooner than sheltered ones.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tortington
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. Around Tortington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Tortington customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Tortington
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Windows and doors in Tortington
Tortington is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor (about 4.7 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Tortington has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you let a flat or house near Ford station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Arundel CofE Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need sand mastic in Tortington, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover West Sussex from our Crawley base, Tortington included. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Tortington is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 19 miles from Tortington.
Our applicators cover all of the BN18 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way. Other places close to Tortington include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Tortington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. Tortington has its own railway station: Ford station. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Tortington includes WWT Arundel.
Questions from Tortington
Do you work for landlords with property near Ford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Tortington affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We will talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, including the preparation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
When will the new mastic be hard?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
When it isn’t the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames