Highland · Scotland
Nigg Sand Mastic
We cover Nigg for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
About our sand mastic in Nigg
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. We work on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and brick reveals, and common reasons people get in touch are tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
In and around a place like Nigg, 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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Nigg (IV19)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Putty and glazing repairs
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Nigg
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
Landlord and commercial work in Nigg
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.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
What affects the quote in Nigg
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- If someone has resealed it before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Common problems we fix in Nigg
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint and we normally remove them.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Open joints round the window box
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Homes close to Church of Scotland Parish Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone when the old mastic comes out.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints for a typical job. Around Nigg, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Common questions in Nigg
Is Nigg within the area you cover?
Yes, Nigg is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Fearn station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with the work?
All our work has a 12-month guarantee.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
What is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
When will the new mastic be hard?
The surface skins quite quickly, then hardens over a longer period. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
Sand mastic in Nigg: local notes
Nigg is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Nigg 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 let a flat or house near Fearn station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Nigg is about 11 miles north-west of Nairn, in Highland. Nigg gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Nigg is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover. You can also see our page for Aberdeen, about 80 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in IV19 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Nigg: Pitcalnie (1 mile north-east), Arabella (3 miles north), Cromarty (3 miles south), Milton (3 miles north-west) and Kilmuir (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Nairn (11 miles south-east), Tain (7 miles north), Alness (9 miles west), Dornoch (11 miles north), Invergordon (6 miles west) and Fortrose (11 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Nigg
The closest station to Nigg is Fearn station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hugh Miller Museum & Birthplace Cottage (2.8 miles south) and County Community Hospital (5.4 miles west).