East Sussex · England
Ore Window Mastic
Specialist window mastic for Ore: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
Window mastic in Ore
Over two decades of sealing frames has taught us which products suit which walls. We’re fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and we give a 12-month guarantee on the work. We’re often asked to deal with old mastic that has gone black or come away and cracked internal joints between frame and plaster, on window sills, timber windows & doors and aluminium frames.
Around Ore, conservatories, garden rooms and patio doors are often part of the house. Those joints need the same attention as the main windows.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. For a job in Ore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Ore questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Ore station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is Ore within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Not normally, if it’s silicone. Tell us your decorating plans and we will pick a sealant to suit.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Coated aluminium needs a compatible sealant. Neutral-cure sealant is the safe choice.
Window sills
Stone and concrete sills have their own joints, and the joint under the frame can let rain run behind. We seal those with a sealant suited to masonry.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ore
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Homes in smaller places like Ore can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Do you need window mastic in Ore?
Timber windows bring their own problems. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and timber moves with moisture as well as temperature.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Rented homes near Ore station change hands often, and renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Is VAT in the price?
Frames and glazing around Ore
Ore is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as Sandown Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Ore can book us for window mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 32 miles from Ore.
Work in TN35 and TN34 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need window mastic at a property on Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Ore: Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ore
In Ore, that means homes and buildings near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea. For rail, the closest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t solve:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Faulty window hardware
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Ore
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors