Highland · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Reiss
Our applicators work in Reiss on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
What we’re called out for in Reiss
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint, and they generally need raking out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Letting a property close to Wick station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before booking anyone
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
Sand mastic in Reiss, done properly
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. We work on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and tenement windows, and common reasons people get in touch are old cement repairs round a window that have failed and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Reiss (KW1)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property, and sand mastic is one of them.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, 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 for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Reiss may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
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Reiss questions
Does the coastal weather in Reiss affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wick 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 price.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic can sit properly.
Do you work in Reiss?
We do. Reiss is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
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, and we will explain our choice.
Reiss homes and the weather
Reiss 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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
In and around Reiss, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Reiss is about 16 miles south-east of Thurso, in Highland. We provide sand mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Reiss, as part of our work across Highland. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, and Reiss is one of them.
We cover every part of KW1 for sand mastic and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Nordwall Park and Plover Place, and we cover them all. Main roads around Reiss include the A99, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Reiss: Ackergillshore (2 miles east), Haster (2 miles south), Wick (3 miles south-east), Staxigoe (4 miles south-east) and Whiterow (4 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Reiss
Reiss’s nearest station is Wick station, about 3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (2.9 miles east) and Caithness General Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Loch of Killimster.
What affects the quote in Reiss
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
- How many areas need sealing
- The product the joint needs
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. In a place like Reiss, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Reiss
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
See our cost guide or what customers say.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.