Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Easter Skeld
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Easter Skeld? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
How we handle sand mastic in Easter Skeld
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. We work on sash and case windows, timber door frames and tenement windows, and the jobs we see most are tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and crumbling sand mastic round a window.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Easter Skeld (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
Landlords, agents and businesses in Easter Skeld
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
For anyone letting property in or around Easter Skeld, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Your questions about sand mastic in Easter Skeld
Do you cover Easter Skeld for sand mastic?
Yes, Easter Skeld is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Easter Skeld?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole 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 the work guaranteed?
All our work has a one-year guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned before the sand mastic goes in.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Easter Skeld?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Common problems we fix in Easter Skeld
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint and we normally remove them.
People normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
In and around Easter Skeld, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience the applicator has
- How long to leave it before use
- What preparation is included
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Also in Easter Skeld
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Frames and glazing around Easter Skeld
Easter Skeld 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’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
If you live in an older home near Reawick Congregational Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Easter Skeld is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE2 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Easter Skeld is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Work in ZE2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Walls (5 miles north-west), Kalliness (6 miles north-east), Scalloway (6 miles south-east), Hamnavoe (7 miles south-east) and Aith (7 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (10 miles east), Sound (10 miles east), Brae (15 miles north) and Sandwick (15 miles south-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.
Local landmarks in Easter Skeld
The countryside around Easter Skeld includes Ward of Culswick and Loch of Arg.
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair, so check who is responsible first.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and the area is left clean. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually 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.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.