Highland · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Aultbea, Highland
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Aultbea, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Signs you need sand mastic in Aultbea
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
People usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
In and around Aultbea, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What product goes in the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
How we handle sand mastic in Aultbea
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. Common call-outs are for patchy fillers round a sash window and gaps where the frame meets the masonry, on brick reveals, stone surrounds and tenement windows.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.
- Where
- Aultbea (IV22)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Aultbea may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
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 before giving you a price.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. In an older home around Aultbea, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why book with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Aultbea
Landlords and letting agents in Aultbea can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Broken panes
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
What else we do in Aultbea
Aultbea: your questions answered
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Aultbea?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you cover Aultbea for sand mastic?
Yes, Aultbea is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our one-year guarantee to all our work.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll advise.
Aultbea homes and the weather
Aultbea is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For an older house near a landmark such as Aultbea Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Aultbea is in Highland. Our applicators cover sand mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Aultbea and nearby. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, and Aultbea is one of them.
Every address in IV22 is covered for sand mastic. Close by, we work in Àird (1 mile west), Laide (2 miles north-east), Inverasdale (4 miles south-west), Poolewe (5 miles south) and Gairloch (9 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Aultbea
Well-known places in the area include Arctic Convoy Museum (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Aultbea include Loch a' Bhaid-luachraich.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Quotes for sand mastic in Aultbea
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the property is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.