Shetland Islands · Scotland
Toogs Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Toogs: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
About our sand mastic in Toogs
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on brick reveals, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Toogs is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Toogs (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Toogs
For anyone letting property in or around Toogs, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Common questions in Toogs
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Toogs?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Is Toogs in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Toogs is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Toogs.
Common problems we fix in Toogs
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
In the older streets around Burra Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
How it works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Toogs, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Do not run silicone over the new mastic. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Places near Toogs
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How we quote for sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
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. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For sand mastic in Toogs, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. In a place like Toogs, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Full insurance on every job
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What sand mastic looks like in Toogs
Toogs is close to 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. Island weather, with its wind and salt spray, is tough on the mastic around older windows and doors.
Around Toogs, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Toogs is in the Shetland Islands. Every kind of property in Toogs can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across the Shetland Islands, we cover 63 places, and Toogs is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of the ZE2 postcode area for sand mastic. Other places close to Toogs include Hamnavoe (1 mile north), Scalloway (4 miles north-east), Cunningsburgh (4 miles south-east), Bremirehoull (4 miles south-east) and Aithsetter (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (7 miles north-east), Sound (7 miles north-east) and Sandwick (7 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Toogs
Not far away are Hill of Berry and Loch of Couster.