Orkney Islands · Scotland
Midland Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Midland, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Sand mastic in Midland, done properly
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. We work on stone surrounds, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are open joints round the window box and cracked mastic round a front door frame.
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, large or small.
- Location
- Midland (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
Don’t touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It forms a skin fairly soon, but takes longer to harden fully.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
What sand mastic looks like in Midland
Midland is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Round Kirk, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Around Midland, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Midland is about 9 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Midland to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Midland, we cover Orphir (1 mile north-east), Clestrain (2 miles north-west), Kirbister (3 miles north-east), Germiston (4 miles north) and Clouston (5 miles north-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Midland
The countryside around Midland includes Water of the Wicks and Hill of Midland.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
What affects the quote in Midland
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Roughly how big the job is
- If someone has resealed it before
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Also in Midland
Why deal with it now?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. In a place like Midland, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why us?
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Midland questions
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Midland any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Will you come out to Midland?
Yes. Midland 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.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It takes a while. It skins first and hardens fully later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
How it works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and the area is left clean. Somewhere like Midland may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.