Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Boreland Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Boreland, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
How we quote for sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
Sand mastic in Boreland, done properly
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are silicone on a period window that looks wrong and mastic dropping out of the joint.
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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Boreland (PH15)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Boreland
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows in most cases. Around Boreland, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- 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 about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Boreland
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
What else we do in Boreland
Boreland homes and the weather
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around older windows and doors has to cope with a lot of rain. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Around Boreland, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. Whether the job is in Boreland itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Boreland is about 17 miles north-west of Crieff, in Perth and Kinross. Boreland gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Perth and Kinross coverage runs to 107 places, and Boreland is one of them. For nearby work, see our Dundee page.
We work across PH15 for sand mastic. We cover properties on Tay Sealladh and Tigh na Loan. Other places close to Boreland include Fearnan (1 mile east), Acharn (3 miles east), Kenmore (4 miles east), Aberfeldy (9 miles east) and Kinloch Rannoch (9 miles north-west).
Around Boreland
Nearby you will also find Scottish Crannog Centre (3.3 miles east) and Carnbane Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Drummond Hill and Lochan nan Uan.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Boreland: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Boreland?
Yes. Boreland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is sand mastic in Boreland guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
The surface skins quite quickly, then hardens over a longer period. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
What exactly is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows