Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Broughtown, Orkney Islands
Specialist sand mastic for Broughtown: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
What sand mastic looks like in Broughtown
Broughtown 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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For jobs in and around Broughtown, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. In and around Broughtown, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Broughtown is about 23 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Broughtown or further out, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. Broughtown is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Every address in KW17 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Lady (2 miles east), Wardhill (10 miles south), Pierowall (14 miles west), Rackwick (14 miles west) and Brinian (16 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Broughtown
Other landmarks nearby include Warsetter Farm Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Bea Loch.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Broughtown
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. If you’re dealing with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, we can put it right.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Broughtown (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Broughtown
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Broughtown may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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Why deal with it now?
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. In a place like Broughtown, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Broughtown
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Broughtown questions
Does the coastal weather in Broughtown affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can you do sand mastic in Broughtown?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Broughtown is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We will talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic and newer frames suit modern sealant.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
Not right away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Timber that has rotted
- Sashes that need overhauling
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Broughtown
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.