Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Burravoe
Sand mastic across Burravoe and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Burravoe
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on brick reveals, stone surrounds and timber door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are mastic dropping out of the joint and draughts and rain around sash boxes.
In and around a place like Burravoe, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Burravoe (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Burravoe
Burravoe 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Homes close to St Colman's Episcopal Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Burravoe is in the Shetland Islands. If you need sand mastic in Burravoe, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Shetland Islands. 63 places in the Shetland Islands are on our list, large and small.
Here we cover the ZE2 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Brough Road and Meadow Bank Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Burravoe include Aywick (4 miles north), Mossbank (5 miles south-west), Firth (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles north) and Vidlin (9 miles south). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Burravoe
Nearby you will also find The Old Haa (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Burravoe include Loch of Vatswick.
When to call us in Burravoe
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
In and around Burravoe, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How much experience the applicator has
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Burravoe 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.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Burravoe
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Also in Burravoe
Why deal with it now?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Around Burravoe, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Common questions in Burravoe
Is Burravoe within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Burravoe in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Burravoe is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Get any rot dealt with first
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.