Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Aberfeldy Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Aberfeldy: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Open joints round the window box
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
How we handle sand mastic in Aberfeldy
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and failed mastic on an exposed elevation.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Aberfeldy depends on the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Aberfeldy (PH15)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Aberfeldy
Can you do sand mastic in Aberfeldy?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Aberfeldy is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Aberfeldy within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
That depends on your windows. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will tell you when we quote.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can I paint the new mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll advise.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They decide whether consent is needed.
The process
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the size of the job. For a place like Aberfeldy, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
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Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
How we quote for sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Aberfeldy
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Broken panes
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
Nearby places to Aberfeldy
Also in Aberfeldy
Leave it or put it right?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In an older home around Aberfeldy, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Aberfeldy
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Aberfeldy homes and the weather
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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Breadalbane Academy, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Aberfeldy is about 20 miles west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. From the centre of Aberfeldy to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Aberfeldy is one of 107 places in Perth and Kinross we cover. For nearby work, see our Dundee page, about 35 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: PH15. Whether your property is on Market Street, Burnside Lane and Burnside or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Aberfeldy sits on or near the A826 and A827. If you’re just outside Aberfeldy, we cover Little Ballinluig (4 miles north-east), Grandtully (4 miles north-east), Kenmore (6 miles south-west), Acharn (7 miles south-west) and Port na Craig (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Aberfeldy
In Aberfeldy, that means homes and buildings near Library and Area Office, Weem Hotel and Tay Forest Park. A little further out are Weem Castle (0.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Farragon Hill and Loch Glassie.
Do you need sand mastic in Aberfeldy?
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Around Aberfeldy, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How much experience the applicator has