Orkney Islands · Scotland
Lyness Window Mastic
We cover Lyness for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Large aluminium doors have long joints down each side and across the head, and the threshold joint takes a lot of water. Each is cleaned, backed where deep and resealed.
uPVC windows
Plastic frames move a lot between a hot afternoon and a cold night, so we use a flexible, low-modulus sealant. We match white, brown, anthracite grey and black frames.
About our window mastic in Lyness
Colour matters on a frame. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the bead blends with the window rather than framing it. We are often asked to deal with mastic that has split away from the wall and gaps where the sill meets the wall, across uPVC windows, window sills and composite doors.
In and around a place like Lyness, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Lyness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for window mastic in Lyness
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
What window mastic looks like in Lyness
Lyness is within about 1 mile of 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.
In and around Lyness, as anywhere, good window mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need window mastic in Lyness, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across KW16 for window mastic. Main roads around Lyness include the B9048, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Lyness: Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Lyness
A little further out are Scapa Flow Museum (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lyness
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Leave it or put it right?
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially on upper floors. A professional job is cut out properly, backed where needed and finished neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall. 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.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- Tidy, careful work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Arbo and Everbuild products
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
What sealant work can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- A sash or casement that won’t close properly
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
Common questions in Lyness
Will you come out to Lyness?
Yes, Lyness is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Lyness in your area for window mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Lyness is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
How much does window mastic cost in Lyness?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Lyness, along with the rest of our area.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
What else we do in Lyness
Signs you need window mastic in Lyness
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. Sunlight dries the surface out, until it loses its stretch and starts to crack.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
Whether the job is in Lyness itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Questions to ask before booking
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How it works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. For a place like Lyness, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.