Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Rackwick
Sand mastic for Rackwick and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
About our sand mastic in Rackwick
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we will explain which is best for yours. If you have a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows, we can put it right, on stone surrounds, brick reveals and sash and case windows alike.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Rackwick is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Rackwick and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Rackwick (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outdoor work around Rackwick depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
For sand mastic in Rackwick, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Frames and glazing around Rackwick
Rackwick 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you live in an older home near Baptist Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. In and around Rackwick, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Rackwick is about 24 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Rackwick can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, and Rackwick is one of them.
Every address in KW17 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Pierowall (1 mile south), Brinian (14 miles south), Broughtown (14 miles east), Evie (16 miles south) and Lady (16 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around Rackwick
Well-known places in the area include Noltland Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rackwick include Couters Hill and North Hill RSPB reserve.
Surface 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
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. The method is the same as for windows.
Places near Rackwick
What else we do in Rackwick
Your questions about sand mastic in Rackwick
Does the coastal weather in Rackwick affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Is Rackwick in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Rackwick is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
Can I paint the new mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
How much does sand mastic cost in Rackwick?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Quotes for sand mastic in Rackwick
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Why act early in Rackwick
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why book with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Broken panes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames