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Sand Mastic in Shieldaig
We cover Shieldaig 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.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Frames and glazing around Shieldaig
Shieldaig is within about 1 mile of 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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Around Shieldaig, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For jobs in and around Shieldaig, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Shieldaig (Gaelic: Sildeag) is in Highland. Shieldaig gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Shieldaig is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: IV54. Whether your property is on Baile Shuas and Mary Street or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Shieldaig, we cover Torridon (5 miles east), Applecross (9 miles south-west), Miltown (9 miles south-west), Lochcarron (10 miles south-east) and Srath Carran (11 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Shieldaig
Not far away are Loch a' Mhuilinn.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Shieldaig
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. If you have silicone on a period window that looks wrong and gaps between timber frames and stone or brick, we can put it right, on stone surrounds, sash and case windows and timber door frames alike.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Shieldaig (IV54)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Quotes for sand mastic in Shieldaig
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Your questions about sand mastic in Shieldaig
Is Shieldaig within the area you cover?
Yes. Shieldaig is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Shieldaig for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Shieldaig is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick usually suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Shieldaig?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shieldaig
Letting agents and landlords in Shieldaig can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outdoor work around Shieldaig depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
For sand mastic in Shieldaig, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Shieldaig
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Shieldaig clients choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- One-year guarantee on every job
- We never seal over old sealant
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.