Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Auchterarder
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- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Why it’s worth doing now in Auchterarder
New mastic over crumbling mastic will not hold. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Auchterarder
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- One-year guarantee on every job
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Sand mastic in Auchterarder
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. Typical jobs include draughts and rain around sash boxes and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, on period & listed homes, brick reveals and stone surrounds.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Auchterarder (PH3)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Auchterarder
Also in Auchterarder
Landlords, agents and businesses in Auchterarder
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Auchterarder and across Perth and Kinross. We can quote a run of properties together.
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.
What sand mastic looks like in Auchterarder
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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Letting a property close to Gleneagles station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. If you live in an older home near Auchterarder Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Auchterarder is about 12 miles south-west of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. Every kind of property in Auchterarder can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Auchterarder is one of 107 places in Perth and Kinross where we work for sand mastic. There’s also a page for Dundee, about 30 miles away.
Work in PH3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, North Crofts and New School Lane. Main roads around Auchterarder include the A824 and B8062. We also cover the places around Auchterarder: Tullibardine (2 miles north-west), Aberuthven (3 miles north-east), Blackford (4 miles south-west), St David's (5 miles north) and Dunning (5 miles east). Further out, we also cover Perth (12 miles north-east), Crieff (7 miles north-west), Kinross (12 miles south-east), Letham (11 miles north-east), Scone (14 miles north-east) and Tulloch (12 miles north-east). Auchterarder is among the bigger towns we cover in Perth and Kinross.
Around Auchterarder
The closest station to Auchterarder is Gleneagles station, about 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Auchterarder Castle (within half a mile north) and St Margaret's Hospital (0.5 miles west).
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Tenement and terrace windows
Tenements and terraces often have many sash windows with ageing mastic. We can do one window or several.
Do you need sand mastic in Auchterarder?
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer does not hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Community School of Auchterarder, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How hidden problems are handled
Questions from Auchterarder
Do you cover smaller places like Auchterarder?
Yes, Auchterarder is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Gleneagles station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
- Working hours on commercial sites
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Auchterarder may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Do not paint over the new mastic
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.