Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Tong Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Tong? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Cracked or broken glass
- Masonry that needs repairing
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
Sand mastic in Tong
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. If you’re dealing with tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around a place like Tong, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Tong (HS2)
- Wider area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Tong questions
Do you cover Tong for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Tong is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Tong within the area you cover?
Yes, Tong is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Tong?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, we do this often. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic can sit properly.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Quotes for sand mastic in Tong
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Do you need sand mastic in Tong?
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Look out for these signs:
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Open joints round the window box
In and around Tong, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- What insurance they hold
- Which colour the sealant will be
Landlord and commercial work in Tong
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and the area is left clean. Outside jobs in Tong need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
For sand mastic in Tong, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear, so their mastic can fail sooner. We rake it out and renew it.
Nearby places to Tong
Other services in Tong
Frames and glazing around Tong
Tong is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
For jobs in and around Tong, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Tong (Gaelic: Tunga) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Every kind of property in Tong is covered for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Na h-Eileanan Siar, we cover 87 places, and Tong is one of them.
Here we cover the HS2 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Milkinghill Park and Barraid Mhicille Mhoire. We also cover the places around Tong: Aird Tong (1 mile east), Upper Coll (1 mile north-east), Newmarket (2 miles south-west), Steinis (2 miles south) and Laxdale (2 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Tong
Well-known places in the area include Lewis Loom Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and Western Isles Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Loch Àirigh na Lic.