Highland · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Badenoch
Sand mastic across Badenoch and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
About our sand mastic in Badenoch
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. If you’re dealing with mastic dropping out of the joint and cracked mastic round a front door frame, we can help.
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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Badenoch (PH22)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Badenoch
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 sound outside sealant is part of that.
In and around Badenoch, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Badenoch is about 23 miles south-east of Cradlehall, in Highland. Badenoch gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, Badenoch among them. There’s also a page for Dundee, about 59 miles away.
All of PH22 is within our area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Grampian Road, Dalfaber Road and Cairngorm Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Badenoch: Aviemore (1 mile north), Coylumbridge (2 miles south-east), Boat of Garten (5 miles north-east), Kincraig (6 miles south-west) and Carrbridge (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Grantown-on-Spey (13 miles north-east), Kingussie (11 miles south-west) and Newtonmore (14 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Badenoch
Badenoch has its own railway station: Aviemore station. Nearby you’ll also find Loch an Eilein Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Loch Pityoulish.
When to call us in Badenoch
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer does not hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Letting a property close to Aviemore station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
When it isn’t the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
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How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including the tidy-up. Around Badenoch, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Tenement and terrace windows
Tenements and terraces often have many sash windows with ageing mastic. We can do one window or several.
Badenoch questions
I let a flat near Aviemore station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is Badenoch within the area you cover?
Yes, Badenoch is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Badenoch and the rest of Highland.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you’ll get one quote.
What happens if it’s left?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry so renewing it early protects the window. In a place like Badenoch, small leaks are easy to put off, 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’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Landlords, agents and businesses in Badenoch
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.