Orkney Islands · Scotland
Window Mastic in Widewall
Window mastic for Widewall and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- A bead that does not match the frame
Window mastic in Widewall, done properly
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. Our applicators cut it out and replace it with a flexible, weatherproof sealant. We are often asked to deal with cracked internal joints between frame and plaster and damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain, on aluminium frames, window sills and timber windows & doors.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Widewall is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Widewall (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Outdoor work around Widewall depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away, along with any loose debris.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Common problems we fix in Widewall
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.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
Whether the job is in Widewall itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What your quote should include
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
What window mastic looks like in Widewall
Widewall 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. Island weather, with its wind and salt spray, is tough on the mastic around window and door frames.
In and around Widewall, as anywhere, good window mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Widewall is about 12 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Widewall can book us for window mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands, large and small.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area for window mastic. Widewall is on the B9042, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for window mastic. Other places close to Widewall include St Margaret's Hope (2 miles north-east), Grimness (3 miles north-east), Burray Village (4 miles north-east), St Mary's (7 miles north) and Lyness (8 miles west). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Widewall
Nearby you will also find W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Widewall includes Mill Pond and Ward Hill.
Nearby places to Widewall
Other services in Widewall
Landlord and commercial work in Widewall
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Widewall, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Widewall: your questions answered
Does the coastal weather in Widewall affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Is Widewall within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Usually, yes. We plan safe access before the job, so mention the height and anything in the way.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Will new mastic stop draughts?
In many cases. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Coated aluminium needs a compatible sealant. We use a neutral-cure product.
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 sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Condensation trapped between the panes
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
What affects the quote in Widewall
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.