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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tomatin, Highland
Sand mastic in Tomatin from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tomatin
Sand mastic does not last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. Common call-outs are for gaps where the frame meets the masonry and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, across stone surrounds, sash and case windows and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Tomatin is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Tomatin (IV13)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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Towns and villages near Tomatin
What else we do in Tomatin
What sand mastic looks like in Tomatin
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of 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 Tomatin, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Tomatin is about 13 miles south-east of Inverness, in Highland. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Tomatin can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Tomatin is one of 253 places in Highland where we work for sand mastic. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby (71 miles or so).
Work in IV13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Old Mill Road, Ard Park and Juniper Drive. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Carrbridge (8 miles south-east), Farr (8 miles north-west), Duthil (9 miles east), Milton of Leys (10 miles north-west) and Boat of Garten (11 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Inverness (13 miles north-west), Cradlehall (12 miles north-west), Merkinch (14 miles north-west), Hilton (12 miles north-west), Aviemore (11 miles south-east) and Crown (13 miles north-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Tomatin
Open spaces near Tomatin include Loch Moy.
Your questions about sand mastic in Tomatin
Can you do sand mastic in Tomatin?
Yes, Tomatin is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is Tomatin within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
What we are called out for in Tomatin
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
The most common problems we see are:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For jobs in and around Tomatin, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who turns up on the day
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
What happens if it’s left?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. In an older home around Tomatin, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Tomatin clients choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.