Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Greenigoe
Sand mastic in Greenigoe from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.
About our sand mastic in Greenigoe
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. We work on brick reveals, period & listed homes and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and crumbling sand mastic round a window.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Greenigoe (KW15)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
If you are in Greenigoe and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We work on single windows or whole elevations.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Why deal with it now?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Greenigoe
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What we are called out for in Greenigoe
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They do not suit the joint, and they usually need raking out.
People normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Whether the job is in Greenigoe itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a place like Greenigoe, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
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Greenigoe homes and the weather
Greenigoe 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. On the islands, wind and salt spray are hard on outside sealant.
Around Greenigoe, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Greenigoe is about 3 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Across the KW15 area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in KW15 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Blackhill (2 miles north), Kirkwall (3 miles north-east), Kirbister (3 miles west), Grimbister (4 miles north-west) and Orphir (5 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Greenigoe
A little further out are Kirkwall Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Orkney Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greenigoe include Wideford Hill and Lochs of Griffyelt.
Your questions about sand mastic in Greenigoe
Is Greenigoe in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Greenigoe is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Greenigoe?
Yes. Greenigoe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all 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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic generally suits period timber windows best. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant.
What is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.