Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Bankfoot
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Bankfoot. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Sand mastic in Bankfoot
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We are often asked to deal with cracked mastic round a front door frame and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, across brick reveals, stone surrounds and tenement windows.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Bankfoot (PH1)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Bankfoot
Do you work for landlords with property near Dunkeld & Birnam station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Bankfoot?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Why act early in Bankfoot
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. In an older home around Bankfoot, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
What else we do in Bankfoot
How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Where the property is
We don’t publish a 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.
Landlord and commercial work in Bankfoot
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Bankfoot may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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 is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
If you’re in Bankfoot and need sand mastic, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
Do you need sand mastic in Bankfoot?
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Exposed elevations generally fail first.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
For landlords with property near Dunkeld & Birnam station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long the guarantee is
Windows and doors in Bankfoot
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Auchtergaven Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Bankfoot is about 7 miles north of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. If you need sand mastic in Bankfoot, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Perth and Kinross. 107 places in Perth and Kinross are on our list, large and small. We also work in Dundee, about 21 miles from Bankfoot.
Work in PH1 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Main Street, Graham Court and Church Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in West Tofts (3 miles east), Stanley (3 miles south-east), Murthly (3 miles north-east), Gellyburn (3 miles north-east) and Middleton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Perth (7 miles south), Blairgowrie and Rattray (9 miles north-east), Crieff (15 miles south-west), Letham (7 miles south), Scone (7 miles south-east) and Tulloch (6 miles south).
Near you in Bankfoot
Bankfoot’s nearest station is Dunkeld & Birnam station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Murthly Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lily Loch and Birnam Hill.