Moray · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Charlestown of Aberlour
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Charlestown of Aberlour. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on how much there is to do. Outdoor work around Charlestown of Aberlour depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Sand mastic in Charlestown of Aberlour, done properly
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 and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. If you are dealing with failed mastic on an exposed elevation and mastic round period door frames that has failed, we can help, on stone surrounds, sash and case windows and timber door frames alike.
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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Charlestown of Aberlour and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Charlestown of Aberlour (AB38)
- Wider area
- Moray
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Charlestown of Aberlour
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Charlestown of Aberlour, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Common questions in Charlestown of Aberlour
Do you cover smaller places like Charlestown of Aberlour?
Yes. Charlestown of Aberlour is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Charlestown of Aberlour in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Charlestown of Aberlour is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before any work starts.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our one-year guarantee on every job.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before the new mastic goes in.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Why deal with it now?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
When it isn’t the sealant
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Broken panes
- Timber that has rotted
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Charlestown of Aberlour
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
Other services in Charlestown of Aberlour
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Sand mastic in Charlestown of Aberlour: local notes
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
In and around Charlestown of Aberlour, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. In the older streets around Aberlour Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Charlestown of Aberlour is about 13 miles south of Elgin, in Moray. Across the AB38 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Our Moray coverage runs to 58 places, and Charlestown of Aberlour is one of them. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, about 47 miles away.
Here we cover the AB38 postcode area for sand mastic. Local streets include High Street, Queen's Road and Victoria Terrace, all of which we cover. Charlestown of Aberlour sits on or near the A95. If you’re just outside Charlestown of Aberlour, we cover Aberlour (1 mile north-east), Craigellachie (2 miles north-east), Dufftown (4 miles south-east), Rothes (4 miles north) and Drummuir (7 miles east). Further out, we also cover Elgin (13 miles north), Keith (11 miles north-east), Ashgrove (12 miles north), Fochabers (11 miles north-east) and Lhanbryde (11 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
Near you in Charlestown of Aberlour
We work in homes and buildings around The Mash Tun pub and The Alice Littler Park. Other landmarks nearby include Ladycroft Agricultural Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Fleming Cottage Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Charlestown of Aberlour include Ben Aigan.