Highland · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Plockton, Highland
We cover Plockton for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Landlords and letting agents in Plockton can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
How we handle window mastic in Plockton
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. A new joint stops the air getting through. If the draught is through the window seals instead, we will tell you. Typical jobs include mastic that has split away from the wall and gaps where the sill meets the wall, across uPVC windows, aluminium frames and composite doors.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Plockton as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Plockton (IV52)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Keep timber frames painted
- Check the mastic once a year
Timber frames need their paint kept up, because bare, wet timber moves more and pulls at the joint. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so early resealing is worth it.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. Outdoor work around Plockton 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.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
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Common problems we fix in Plockton
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, and a gap opens along one edge.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
Managing a site like Plockton High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Plockton
What else we do in Plockton
How we quote for window mastic
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Plockton questions
I let a flat near Duncraig station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Plockton affect outside sealant?
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.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
Is the new sealant paintable?
Most silicone cannot be painted. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
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.
Why act early in Plockton
Running fresh sealant over the old joint is tempting, but new sealant can’t bond to old, crumbling mastic. It soon lifts and the leak carries on behind it. The old mastic has to come out. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Plockton homes and the weather
Plockton 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. The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around window and door frames has to cope with a lot of rain.
Rented homes near Duncraig station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. If you live in an older home near 1-6 Old Church Court, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Plockton (Gaelic: Am Ploc) is in Highland. If you need window mastic in Plockton, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Highland, Plockton included. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland.
Here we cover the IV52 postcode area for window mastic. Local streets include Station Road, Harbour Street and Camas an Arbhair, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Plockton: Drumbuie (2 miles south-west), Balmacara (3 miles south), Erbusaig (4 miles south-west), Strome Ferry (4 miles east) and Reraig (4 miles south). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Plockton
For rail, the closest station is Duncraig station, about 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Duncraig Castle (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Loch Lundie.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- Faulty window hardware
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames