Highland · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Evanton
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Evanton? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
How we handle sand mastic in Evanton
Sand mastic does not last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. If you have mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, we can put it right, on tenement windows, stone surrounds and period & listed homes alike.
In and around a place like Evanton, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
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.
- Place
- Evanton (IV16)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Putty and glazing repairs
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
What we are called out for in Evanton
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and pushes it out. Exposed elevations usually fail first.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Historic houses such as Novar House, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building around Evanton goes.
Questions to ask before booking
- How hidden problems are handled
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether you can choose the colour
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Outdoor work around Evanton depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
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Your questions about sand mastic in Evanton
Do you work for landlords with property near Alness station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Evanton?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do you work in Evanton?
We do. Our applicators work in Evanton.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It forms a skin fairly soon and it hardens fully over a longer time. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
That depends on your windows. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
What does sand mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before we start.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Windows and doors in Evanton
Evanton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. 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, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Alness station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Evanton (Gaelic: Baile-Eoghain) is about 14 miles north of Inverness, in Highland. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Evanton and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Highland. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, and Evanton is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: IV16. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Camden Street and Balconie Street. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Cullicudden (3 miles south-east), Alness (4 miles north-east), Dalmore (4 miles north-east), Culbokie (4 miles south) and Dingwall (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Inverness (14 miles south), Cradlehall (15 miles south-east), Tain (14 miles north-east), Merkinch (13 miles south), Hilton (15 miles south) and Crown (14 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Evanton
The closest station to Evanton is Alness station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Balconie Castle (0.6 miles south-east) and Ross Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Cnoc Fyrish.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What happens if it’s left?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. In a place like Evanton, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Evanton
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone while raking out the old mastic.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before pointing.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.