Highland · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Corry
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Corry? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
How we handle sand mastic in Corry
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and is not always the right material. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. We’re often asked to deal with old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, across timber door frames, brick reveals and stone surrounds.
In and around a place like Corry, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Corry (IV49)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Corry
Will you come out to Corry?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do sand mastic in Corry?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Corry is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does the job take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including the tidy-up. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why act early in Corry
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Corry
- We never seal over old sealant
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t solve:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decayed frames that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Corry
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
Towns and villages near Corry
Other services in Corry
What sand mastic looks like in Corry
Corry is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is 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.
Homes close to Broadford Parish Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Around Corry, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Corry is in Highland. For sand mastic in and around Corry, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Highland. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Corry among them.
All of IV49 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Ford Road, Riverbank and Liveras Park, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include An t-Àth Leathann (1 mile south), Blackpark (1 mile south-east), Harrapul (1 mile south-east), Kyleakin (7 miles east) and Kyle of Lochalsh (8 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Corry
Other landmarks nearby include Mackinnon Memorial Hospital (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Bheinn Shuardail and Lochan Cruinn.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Corry
For anyone letting property in or around Corry, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the gap is not the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.