Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Inveraray Sand Mastic
Window and door surrounds in Inveraray need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
How we handle sand mastic in Inveraray
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on brick reveals, timber door frames and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are silicone on a period window that looks wrong and mastic round period door frames that has failed.
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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Inveraray (PA32)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
What happens if it’s left?
New sash windows are a major, costly change, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Inveraray customers choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Inveraray homes and the weather
Inveraray is within about 1 mile of 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. Inveraray is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around older windows and doors has to cope with a lot of rain.
If you live in an older home near Inveraray Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Inveraray is about 20 miles south-east of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Inveraray can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Inveraray is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover. For nearby work, see our Glasgow page, about 40 miles away.
Work in PA32 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Avenue, Foulis Road and Upper Avenue, and we cover them all. Being close to the A83 and A819, Inveraray is simple for us to get to for sand mastic. If you are just outside Inveraray, we cover Inbhir Aora (1 mile south-west), Strachur (4 miles south), Cairndow (5 miles east), Clachan (7 miles north-east) and Lochgoilhead (8 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Inveraray
Other landmarks nearby include Inveraray Jail (within half a mile south) and Dunderave Castle (3 miles east). Not far away are Dun na Cuaiche and Dubh Loch.
Signs you need sand mastic in Inveraray
Age is the main cause. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
Around Inveraray, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Common questions in Inveraray
Does the coastal weather in Inveraray affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you cover Inveraray for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Inveraray is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we will ask.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Places near Inveraray
What else we do in Inveraray
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Inveraray, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a place like Inveraray, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.