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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Strome Ferry, Highland
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Strome Ferry. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
Your questions about sand mastic in Strome Ferry
Do you work for landlords with property near Stromeferry station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Strome Ferry?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before we start.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Sand mastic in Strome Ferry, done properly
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. Common call-outs are for modern sealant on a period surround and draughty sash windows at the surround, on tenement windows, timber door frames and stone surrounds.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Strome Ferry is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Strome Ferry (IV53)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we are 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 Strome Ferry may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
If you’re in Strome Ferry and need sand mastic, 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.
Advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Period and listed homes
On a listed home or in a conservation area, the right material matters. Sand mastic is often the preferred finish.
Nearby places to Strome Ferry
Also in Strome Ferry
What sand mastic looks like in Strome Ferry
Strome Ferry 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. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Stromeferry station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. In the older streets around Church Of Scotland, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Strome Ferry is in Highland. Every kind of property in Strome Ferry can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Strome Ferry is one of 253 places in Highland where we work for sand mastic.
All of IV53 is within our area for sand mastic. Close by, we work in Plockton (4 miles west), Lochcarron (4 miles north-east), Auchtertyre (5 miles south), Bundalloch (5 miles south-east) and Carndu (5 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Strome Ferry
Strome Ferry has its own railway station: Stromeferry station. Nearby you’ll also find Strome Castle (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Strome Ferry includes Loch na Leitire.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether the work is at height
- The amount of work
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’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few photos by email, if you can
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
Don’t touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
Why it’s worth doing now in Strome Ferry
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. In a place like Strome Ferry, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Strome Ferry customers choose us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Fully insured
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.