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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Poolewe, Highland
Sand mastic for Poolewe and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints round the window box
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
About our sand mastic in Poolewe
Across Poolewe, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. Typical jobs include wind and rain getting in round a sash window and crumbling sand mastic round a window, on period & listed homes, tenement windows and timber door frames.
In and around a place like Poolewe, 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Poolewe (IV22)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Poolewe
Poolewe 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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Whether the job is in Poolewe itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish. In and around Poolewe, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Poolewe is in Highland. Across the IV22 area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, and Poolewe is one of them.
We work across the IV22 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Cliffton, Sydney's Way and St Maelrubha Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Poolewe, we cover Gairloch (4 miles south-west), Inverasdale (4 miles north-west), Lonemore (5 miles south-west), Aultbea (5 miles north) and Àird (5 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Poolewe
Not far away are Lochan Feoir.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a place like Poolewe, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- 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
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Why deal with it now?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad and new mastic seals them. In a place like Poolewe, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Questions from Poolewe
Do you cover Poolewe for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Poolewe is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Poolewe?
Yes, Poolewe 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.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
How much does sand mastic cost in Poolewe?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
What else we do in Poolewe
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. We renew the mastic round each box.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Poolewe
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.