Highland · Scotland
Etteridge Sand Mastic
We cover Etteridge for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Windows and doors in Etteridge
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Newtonmore station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Etteridge is about 32 miles south of Inverness, in Highland. For sand mastic in and around Etteridge, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Highland. Etteridge is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover. There’s also a page for Dundee, about 58 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in PH20 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Newtonmore (4 miles north), Laggan (4 miles west), Gergask (5 miles west), Dalwhinnie (6 miles south-west) and Kingussie (7 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Etteridge
The nearest railway station is Newtonmore station, about 4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Cluny Castle (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Cuaich and Creag Bhuidhe.
Sand mastic in Etteridge
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted and we will advise if you are redecorating. We’re often asked to deal with gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and draughts and rain around sash boxes, across timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Etteridge and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Etteridge (PH20)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Etteridge
Can you do sand mastic in Etteridge?
Yes, Etteridge is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newtonmore station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, it’s a common request. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic beds in well.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Etteridge and across Highland. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
What we cannot put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t solve:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Cracked or broken glass
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Etteridge
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
Why deal with it now?
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. In a place like Etteridge, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Etteridge clients choose us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outdoor work around Etteridge depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- 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 finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Places near Etteridge
What else we do in Etteridge
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We can do one window or several.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is usually favoured.
Signs you need sand mastic in Etteridge
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that is too thin cracks and drops out, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Around Etteridge, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is
- What insurance they hold
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How hidden problems are handled
How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
Every job is quoted individually. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.