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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Taobh Lochaidh, Highland
Window and door surrounds in Taobh Lochaidh need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Landlord and commercial work in Taobh Lochaidh
For anyone letting property in or around Taobh Lochaidh, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Taobh Lochaidh
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on timber door frames, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and silicone on a period window that looks wrong.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Taobh Lochaidh depends on the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Taobh Lochaidh (PH33)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Taobh Lochaidh
Taobh Lochaidh is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Taobh Lochaidh is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around older windows and doors has to cope with a lot of rain.
Rented homes near Banavie station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Taobh Lochaidh (Gaelic: Lochyside) is in Highland. Across the PH33 area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland, large and small. There’s also a page for Glasgow, about 75 miles away.
We work across the PH33 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Columba Court, Riverside Grove and Old School Court or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Taobh Lochaidh is on the B8006, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we work in Caol (1 mile west), Inverlochy (1 mile south), Banbhaidh (1 mile north-west), Corpach (2 miles west) and Fort William (2 miles south-west). 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.
What’s near Taobh Lochaidh
In Taobh Lochaidh, that means homes and buildings near Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar and Black Parks. Taobh Lochaidh’s nearest station is Banavie station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Treasures Of The Earth (1.5 miles west) and Belford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west).
What sealant work cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Timber that has rotted
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Taobh Lochaidh
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
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How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- Access and height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Common problems we fix in Taobh Lochaidh
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they normally need raking out.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
If you look after a building such as Lochaber High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
Questions from Taobh Lochaidh
Is Taobh Lochaidh within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Taobh Lochaidh?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our one-year guarantee to all our work.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
How long does sand mastic take?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What information do you need?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Around Taobh Lochaidh, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.