Highland · Scotland
Skye of Curr Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Skye of Curr, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
How we handle sand mastic in Skye of Curr
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. Typical jobs include mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, on period & listed homes, timber door frames and tenement windows.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Skye of Curr as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Skye of Curr (PH26)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Skye of Curr
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Skye of Curr
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Skye of Curr: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Skye of Curr?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is there a guarantee on sand mastic in Skye of Curr?
All our work, in Skye of Curr and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
How long does sand mastic take?
A typical job takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Around Skye of Curr, 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.
- Each surround is checked first.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Signs you need sand mastic in Skye of Curr
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber, and they generally need raking out.
The most common problems we see are:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
For jobs in and around Skye of Curr, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long the guarantee is
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Frames and glazing around Skye of Curr
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
In and around Skye of Curr, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Skye of Curr is about 21 miles south of Nairn, in Highland. Every kind of property in Skye of Curr can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, Skye of Curr among them. We also work in Aberdeen, about 59 miles from Skye of Curr.
All of PH26 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Skye of Curr include Dulnain Bridge (1 mile north-east), Nethy Bridge (2 miles south-east), Duthil (3 miles west), Grantown-on-Spey (3 miles north-east) and Boat of Garten (4 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Skye of Curr
A little further out are Muckrach Castle (0.7 miles north) and Ian Charles Community Hospital (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skye of Curr include Loch Garten.
Also near Skye of Curr
What else we do in Skye of Curr
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 180+ five-star Google reviews