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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tye Green, Essex
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Tye Green and across Essex. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tye Green
We renew sand mastic around sash 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 have wind and rain getting in round a sash window and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can help, on period & listed homes, timber door frames and tenement windows alike.
Outdoor sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work on frames around Tye Green is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to all the frames, upstairs ones included.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Tye Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need sand mastic in Tye Green?
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip on the stone or timber.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cressing Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Who turns up on the day
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Tye Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Common questions in Tye Green
Do you cover Tye Green for sand mastic?
Yes, Tye Green is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Tye Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It takes a while. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tye Green
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether the work is at height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Tye Green
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
What sand mastic looks like in Tye Green
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.
For landlords with property near Cressing station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Tye Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tye Green, as part of our work across Essex. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (9 miles or so).
Work in CM77 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Halls Grove, The Westering and Heycroft Drive or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Tye Green include Hawbush Green (1 mile east), Long Green (1 mile north), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Tye Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Alec Hunter Academy and The Three Ashes pub. Tye Green has its own railway station: Cressing station. Well-known places in the area include Cressing Temple (1.6 miles south-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.