Shetland Islands · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Brough, Shetland Islands
We cover Brough for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
What we’re called out for in Brough
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, and the ends of the sill, where it meets the wall, are where it gets in. When that sealant fails, water gets into the wall or under the frame.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Draughty joints inside around the window
Homes close to Whalsay Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Are they insured?
Window mastic in Brough
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. Either or both can be done. We’re often asked to deal with leaking joints at the ends of sills and damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain, on window sills, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Brough (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Don’t aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Look round the frames every year or so
Keep sill grooves and drainage slots clear, so water can run away instead of sitting against the joint.
Leaks usually show up in wet, windy weather, but resealing works best in dry conditions. Sorting cracked mastic early means the joint is sound before the bad weather.
Brough homes and the weather
Brough 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 is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Around Brough, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Brough is in the Shetland Islands. If you need window mastic in Brough, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Shetland Islands. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Work in ZE2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Houll and Tripwell, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Tripwell (1 mile south-west), Hamister (1 mile south-west), Huxter (2 miles south), Symbister (2 miles south-west) and Sandwick (2 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around Brough
Not far away are Setter Hill and Loch of Houll.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Around Brough, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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Quotes for window mastic in Brough
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
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.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Brough
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Brough
Failed mastic is not a reason to replace sound windows. If the frames and glass are in good order, resealing the joints is often all that’s needed. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we will tell you. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why Brough customers choose us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Common questions in Brough
Is Brough in your area for window mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Brough is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Brough within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many windows can you do in a day?
A handful of frames is a short visit, while a whole house takes longer. You will get a timescale with the quote.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, as long as they can be reached safely. Tell us about access when you get in touch and we’ll plan for it.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
In many cases. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A sash or casement that won’t close properly
- Condensation trapped between the panes
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors