Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Hogaland
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- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Hogaland: your questions answered
Can you do sand mastic in Hogaland?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Hogaland is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is Hogaland within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Where do you work from?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Sand mastic in Hogaland
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you are dealing with crumbling sand mastic round a window and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around a place like Hogaland, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Hogaland (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Hogaland
Hogaland is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. On the islands, wind and salt spray are hard on outside sealant.
Around Hogaland, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Hogaland is in the Shetland Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hogaland can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Work in ZE2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Hogaland on the B9079, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Hogaland, we cover Ollaberry (1 mile north-east), Urafirth (3 miles west), Sullom (4 miles south), Hillswick (4 miles west) and Scatsta (5 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.
What’s near Hogaland
For a walk, there’s Hill of Skea and Burgan Loch.
Landlord and commercial work in Hogaland
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Hogaland and across the Shetland Islands. Several sites can go on one quote.
Also in Hogaland
What happens if it’s left?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In a place like Hogaland, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hogaland
- Tidy, careful work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We do not publish a price list. What we look at:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
When something else is needed
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
Signs you need sand mastic in Hogaland
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they generally need raking out.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Open joints round the window box
In the older streets around Ollaberry Church and Churchyard with Monument, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Around Hogaland, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.