Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Hestingott
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Hestingott. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Leave it or put it right?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
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Sand mastic in Hestingott
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. If you have wind and rain getting in round a sash window and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Hestingott (ZE3)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Frames and glazing around Hestingott
Hestingott 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In and around Hestingott, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Hestingott is in the Shetland Islands. If you need sand mastic in Hestingott, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover the Shetland Islands from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
We cover every part of ZE3 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Thistle Court and Ninian Drive, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Toab (1 mile south-east), Exnaboe (1 mile east), Scatness (1 mile south), Boddam (2 miles north) and South Scousburgh (3 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Hestingott
A little further out are Shetland Crofthouse Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hestingott include Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve and Loch of Huesbreck.
Signs you need sand mastic in Hestingott
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not move with the timber, and they normally need raking out.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Homes close to Cross Kirk include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Before you book anyone
- How hidden problems are handled
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Damaged stone surrounds
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Hestingott
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
Questions from Hestingott
Is Hestingott in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Hestingott is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is Hestingott within the area you cover?
Yes, Hestingott is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like but the decision is theirs.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
Landlord and commercial work in Hestingott
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.