Shetland Islands · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Burravoe, Shetland Islands
Window mastic for Burravoe and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Signs you need window mastic in Burravoe
Frames are never completely still. Sun on a frame makes it expand, and it contracts again overnight, while the brick or render around it hardly moves. If the sealant cannot stretch, it splits.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
Around Burravoe, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- The length of the guarantee
- What product goes in the joint
Window mastic in Burravoe
From a single sill to a whole house of windows, you’ll get a clear quote before we start. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the number of frames and any access details. We are often asked to deal with gaps left after new windows were fitted and rain getting in at the frame or under the sill, across aluminium frames, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Burravoe is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Burravoe (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Keep timber frames painted
Silicone cannot usually be painted, so if you’re planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so early resealing is worth it.
FAQs for Burravoe
Do you cover smaller places like Burravoe?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Burravoe for window mastic?
Yes, Burravoe is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How long will my window job take?
A handful of frames is a short visit. We confirm the timing with your quote.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across the Shetland Islands.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes, with our 12-month guarantee. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Silicone generally will not take paint. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
What else we do in Burravoe
Frames and glazing around Burravoe
Burravoe 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 window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near St Colman's Episcopal Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Burravoe is in the Shetland Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Burravoe or further out, we cover window mastic for every kind of property. Burravoe is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover for window mastic.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area for window mastic. Local streets include Brough Road and Meadow Bank Road. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Aywick (4 miles north), Mossbank (5 miles south-west), Firth (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles north) and Vidlin (9 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Burravoe
Well-known places in the area include The Old Haa (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Loch of Vatswick.
Landlord and commercial work in Burravoe
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber windows & doors
On period timber windows, traditional sand mastic is sometimes the better choice. We’ll tell you which suits your home.
Patio & French doors
Patio and French doors have the longest joints on most houses. Most leaks start at the bottom corners, so we pay close attention there.
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house, depending on how much there is to do. Outside jobs in Burravoe need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors is not affected.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.