Brighton and Hove · England
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in West Hill, Brighton and Hove
We cover West Hill for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
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 fails, we can still redo it.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sand mastic in West Hill, done properly
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. We work on tenement windows, timber door frames and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are draughty sash windows at the surround and mastic dropping out of the joint.
Homes around West Hill range from older properties to newer houses, and their windows range just as widely. The right sealant depends on the frame and on what it sits in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Parking around West Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in West Hill
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
West Hill: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brighton station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Does the coastal weather in West Hill affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned before the sand mastic goes in.
Do you cover West Hill?
Yes. We work in West Hill and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What happens if it’s left?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. Around West Hill, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Old sealant always removed completely
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much there is to do
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
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 any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the job is, and your postcode
If you are in West Hill and need sand mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decayed frames that need repair
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
Towns and villages near West Hill
More services for West Hill
West Hill homes and the weather
West Hill is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Schools such as St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For sand mastic in and around West Hill, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover Brighton and Hove from our Crawley base, West Hill included. Our area takes in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the BN1, BN3 and BN2 postcode area for sand mastic. Local streets include Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A2010 close by, West Hill is easy for our applicators to reach for sand mastic. We also cover the places around West Hill: Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Local landmarks in West Hill
Around West Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. West Hill has its own railway station: Brighton station. A little further out are Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Do you need sand mastic in West Hill?
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Rented homes near Brighton station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they hold
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Is the old sealant removed completely?