Highland · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Applecross, Highland
Specialist window mastic for Applecross: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
How we handle window mastic in Applecross
Around Applecross we seal all kinds of frames: from uPVC casements to timber and aluminium, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. The sealant is chosen to suit the frame material and the wall. If you’re dealing with a bead that doesn’t match the frame and cracked internal joints between frame and plaster, we can help, on window sills, uPVC windows and timber windows & doors alike.
In and around a place like Applecross, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Applecross (IV54)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How the job changes by surface
Timber windows & doors
Older timber windows in stone or brick can suit sand mastic rather than modern sealant. We’ll tell you which suits your home.
Patio & French doors
Not every patio door leak is a mastic problem: worn seals, blocked drainage slots or a poor threshold detail can be the cause. We check before we reseal.
Common questions in Applecross
Is window mastic in a coastal place like Applecross any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Is Applecross within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Each job is covered for 12 months, inside or out.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Applecross?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before we start.
How long does it take to reseal the windows on a house?
The work takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
What window mastic looks like in Applecross
Applecross is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Around Applecross, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Applecross is in Highland. Across the IV54 area, we cover window mastic for homes and businesses. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Applecross among them.
Every address in IV54 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Shore Street and Craite Barn, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Miltown (1 mile south), Plockton (9 miles south-east), Shieldaig (9 miles north-east), Drumbuie (9 miles south-east) and Erbusaig (10 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Portree (14 miles west), Kyle of Lochalsh (11 miles south) and An t-Àth Leathann (14 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Applecross
Other landmarks nearby include Applecross Heritage Centre (0.9 miles north).
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting 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, and add pictures by email if you can.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Applecross
On timber frames, paint and putty build up around the joint. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
If you live in an older home near Old Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
Also in Applecross
How we quote for window mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the property is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
A yearly look round the frames is enough. Small splits are simple to catch before they leak, and if anything looks wrong, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so early resealing is worth it.