Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Clovenfords, Scottish Borders
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Clovenfords? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
How we handle sand mastic in Clovenfords
Sand mastic does not last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. If you’re dealing with gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating, we can help, on brick reveals, sash and case windows and tenement windows alike.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Clovenfords depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Clovenfords (TD1)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. 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.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why Clovenfords customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We never seal over old sealant
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Places near Clovenfords
What else we do in Clovenfords
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a place like Clovenfords, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
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When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
What sand mastic looks like in Clovenfords
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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Peel House, about 1.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clovenfords, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Galashiels Academy, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Letting a property close to Galashiels station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Clovenfords is about 3 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD1 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. We cover 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, large and small. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 26 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the TD1 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. Sand mastic is available to properties on The Old Vineries, Vine Street and Muscat Brae. We also cover Caddonfoot (1 mile south), Peel (1 mile south-west), Ashiestiel (1 mile south-west), Galashiels (3 miles east) and Boleside (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hawick (14 miles south), Peebles (13 miles west), Selkirk (5 miles south), Wilton (14 miles south), Innerleithen (7 miles west) and Melrose (6 miles east).
Around Clovenfords
In Clovenfords, that means homes and buildings near Clovenfords Hotel. The nearest railway station is Galashiels station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Old Gala House (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ashiesteel Hill.
Quotes for sand mastic in Clovenfords
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number and length of the joints
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Clovenfords and across the Scottish Borders. Several sites can be quoted together.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the joint varies in width. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Sash and case windows
A sash window’s box frame sits in the masonry opening. The gap round it is pointed with sand mastic.
Questions from Clovenfords
Is Clovenfords in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Clovenfords is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Galashiels station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Clovenfords?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.