Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Brough, Shetland Islands
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Brough. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Brough
Sand mastic doesn’t last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. We’re often asked to deal with draughts and rain around sash boxes and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, across stone surrounds, tenement windows and period & listed homes.
In and around a place like Brough, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Brough as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Brough (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and the area is left clean. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not 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.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Questions from Brough
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Brough?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Will you come out to Brough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic normally suits period timber windows best. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
When it is not the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Why act early in Brough
New mastic over crumbling mastic will not hold. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new mastic stays put. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Brough
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
What sand mastic looks like in Brough
Brough is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
If you live in an older home near Whalsay Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Brough is in the Shetland Islands. For sand mastic in and around Brough, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Shetland Islands, Brough included. We cover 63 towns and villages across the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ZE2 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need sand mastic at a property on Houll and Tripwell or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Brough include Tripwell (1 mile south-west), Hamister (1 mile south-west), Huxter (2 miles south), Symbister (2 miles south-west) and Sandwick (2 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Brough
Green spaces nearby include Setter Hill and Loch of Houll.
When to call us in Brough
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
In and around Brough, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- Are they insured?
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Any working-time requirements on site
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.