Highland · Scotland
Torlundy Sand Mastic
Window and door surrounds in Torlundy need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Open joints round the window box
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
About our sand mastic in Torlundy
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. We’re often asked to deal with a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and cracked mastic round a front door frame, on timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Torlundy and across Highland.
- Where
- Torlundy (PH33)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Torlundy
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lochaber High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Torlundy and across Highland. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Questions from Torlundy
Do you cover Torlundy for sand mastic?
Yes, Torlundy is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Banavie station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, sand mastic included.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. 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 Torlundy, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Period and listed homes
On a listed home or in a conservation area, the right material matters. Like-for-like sand mastic is usually favoured.
Why it’s worth doing now in Torlundy
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We are fully insured
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Sand mastic in Torlundy: local notes
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Letting a property close to Banavie station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Torlundy is in Highland. Across the PH33 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. 253 places in Highland are on our list, large and small. Glasgow is on our list too, around 75 miles away.
We cover every part of the PH33 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Torlundy: Taobh Lochaidh (2 miles south-west), Banbhaidh (2 miles west), Caol (2 miles west), Inverlochy (2 miles south-west) and Corpach (3 miles west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Torlundy
Typical jobs here are in homes near Black Parks, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Banavie station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Belford Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Treasures Of The Earth (3 miles west).
Also near Torlundy
What else we do in Torlundy
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.