Orkney Islands · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Burray Village, Orkney Islands
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- A bead that does not match the frame
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
Common problems we fix in Burray Village
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar didn’t grip properly, and it lets go sooner than it should.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Draughty joints inside around the window
In and around Burray Village, as anywhere, good window mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
About our window mastic in Burray Village
Some gaps around frames are far deeper than they look. Filling it with sealant alone leaves a joint that cannot move properly, so deep gaps get backing rod first. The sealant then grips the two sides it should. We work on aluminium frames, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows, and people most often call us about white mastic on grey or black frames and hard, cracked sealant around windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Burray Village is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Burray Village (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outdoor work around Burray Village depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Different surfaces, different methods
Aluminium frames
Aluminium needs a sealant that bonds to coated metal. Neutral-cure sealant is the safe choice.
Timber windows & doors
Where timber has rotted at the joint, it needs repairing first. If we find rot, we will tell you before going ahead, as that is a job for a joiner.
What window mastic looks like in Burray Village
Burray Village is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Whether the job is in Burray Village itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Burray Village is about 9 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Burray Village can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, and Burray Village is one of them.
Jobs for window mastic in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lairds Road, Upper Waston Road and Sunfield or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Grimness (1 mile south), St Margaret's Hope (2 miles south-west), St Mary's (4 miles north), Widewall (4 miles south-west) and Upper Sanday (6 miles north-east). Burray Village is one of the larger places we cover in the Orkney Islands. Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Burray Village
A little further out are W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burray Village include Echna Loch and Ward Hill.
How we quote for window mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- 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. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Burray Village: your questions answered
Is Burray Village 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.
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Burray Village?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so please follow the time we give you.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
Where do you work from?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Outside is the weather seal; inside closes the gap to the plaster. We can do either or both.
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Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Keep timber frames painted
- Don’t aim a pressure washer at the joints
Silicone can’t usually be painted, so if you are planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
Signs to watch for: split or missing mastic, gaps, damp patches inside or black mould on the reveal. Any of these is worth a call.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burray Village
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Burray Village and across the Orkney Islands. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.