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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Kilmuir, Highland
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Kilmuir, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Kilmuir
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. Newer frames normally get a flexible sealant instead and we’ll explain which is best for yours. If you have gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can help, whatever the surface.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.
- Place
- Kilmuir (IV18)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a place like Kilmuir, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Kilmuir
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Other services in Kilmuir
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Don’t touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
Why deal with it now?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. Around Kilmuir, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Kilmuir
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Your questions about sand mastic in Kilmuir
Do you work for landlords with property near Invergordon station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Kilmuir?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Kilmuir?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
How we quote for sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it’s a home or a business
If you are in Kilmuir and need sand mastic, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Frames and glazing around Kilmuir
Kilmuir 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’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Invergordon station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Kilmuir is about 13 miles north-west of Nairn, in Highland. Anywhere in IV18, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Kilmuir is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland where we work for sand mastic.
We work across IV18 for sand mastic. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Milton (1 mile north-east), Barbaraville (1 mile south-west), Kildary (1 mile north-east), Nigg (3 miles east) and Pitcalnie (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Nairn (13 miles south-east), Tain (5 miles north), Alness (7 miles south-west), Dornoch (10 miles north), Invergordon (4 miles south-west) and Fortrose (11 miles south). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Kilmuir
For rail, the closest station is Invergordon station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include County Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Milntown Castle (0.9 miles east).
Do you need sand mastic in Kilmuir?
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
If you live in an older home near Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are