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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in North Kessock, Highland

Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in North Kessock. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.

  • Modern sealant on a period surround
  • Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
  • Open joints round the window box

Sand mastic for North Kessock homes and businesses

Sand mastic in North Kessock, done properly

Across North Kessock, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. If you’re dealing with open joints round the window box and modern sealant on a period surround, we can help, on sash and case windows, tenement windows and timber door frames alike.

Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around North Kessock is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.

Where
North Kessock (IV1)
Region
Highland
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
Quoted before any work starts
Email
info@mrmastic.co.uk
Page updated
26 October 2026
Mr Mastic applicator sealing the top of a white uPVC door frame on a red-brick house

Quotes for sand mastic in North Kessock

Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:

  • Which sealant suits the joint
  • When we can work, for business premises
  • How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
  • Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out

We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.

Asking for a quote

When you contact us, it’s useful to know:

  • The rough size of the job
  • The address or postcode of the job
  • Whether it’s a home or a business
  • What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking

Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.

We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.

Your questions about sand mastic in North Kessock

Is sand mastic in a coastal place like North Kessock 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.

Do you work for landlords with property near Inverness station?

Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.

Is there any odour?

Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.

Where do you work from?

We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.

What guarantee comes with the work?

Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.

Can you quote for more than one area?

Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.

Is it OK to seal over old sealant?

No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.

How much does sand mastic cost in North Kessock?

The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.

What we can’t put right

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:

  • Masonry that needs repairing
  • Timber that has rotted
  • Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes

If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Joints and surfaces we work on

  • Stone surrounds
  • Timber door frames
  • Period & listed homes
  • Sash and case windows
  • Brick reveals
  • Tenement windows

Why act early in North Kessock

New mastic over crumbling mastic will not hold. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. In an older home around North Kessock, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.

Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.

Why book with us

  • Rated 4.9 stars on Google
  • We’re fully insured
  • 20+ years of sealant experience
  • An ARBOMaster approved applicator

See what affects the cost or our reviews.

How to look after the new joints

How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:

  • Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
  • Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
  • Look over the window mastic once a year
  • Renew mastic before redecorating the windows

Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.

Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.

What sand mastic looks like in North Kessock

North Kessock 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. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.

Historic houses such as Old Allangrange House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around North Kessock goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Rented homes near Inverness station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. If you look after a building such as Inverness High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.

North Kessock is about 3 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. Wherever you are in the IV1 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. 253 places in Highland are on our list.

Every address in IV1 is within our area for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Main Street, Bellfield Road and Barclay Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover Charlestown (1 mile south-east), Merkinch (2 miles south-east), Longman (2 miles south-east), Leachkin (2 miles south) and Millburn (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Inverness (3 miles south-east), Cradlehall (5 miles east), Dingwall (9 miles north-west), Hilton (4 miles south-east), Alness (13 miles north) and Invergordon (13 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.

What’s near North Kessock

The closest station to North Kessock is Inverness station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Inverness Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near North Kessock include Ord Hill.

Map of North Kessock © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, depending on the size of the job. Around North Kessock, 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.

  1. Each surround is checked first.
  2. We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
  3. Large voids are packed out.
  4. New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
  5. The finish is dressed neatly.

Getting ready for the visit

  • For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
  • Mention any parking rules near the property
  • Keep children and pets away from the work area

Ask for a quote

We do not publish a price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.

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Different surfaces, different methods

Brick reveals

Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.

Stone surrounds

Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job