Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Huntingtower
Sand mastic for Huntingtower, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
How we handle sand mastic in Huntingtower
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and brick reveals, and the jobs we see most are open joints round the window box and draughty sash windows at the surround.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Huntingtower (PH1)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Huntingtower
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you look after a building such as Perth High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Huntingtower is about 1 mile west of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. Huntingtower gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Across Perth and Kinross, we cover 107 places, Huntingtower among them. We also work in Dundee, around 20 miles away.
Work in PH1 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dexter Road, Auld Mart Road and Preta Street. If you are just outside Huntingtower, we cover Hillyland (1 mile south-east), Ruthvenfield (1 mile north), Letham (1 mile south-east), Tulloch (1 mile north-east) and Luncarty (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Blairgowrie and Rattray (14 miles north-east), Crieff (14 miles west), Auchterarder (11 miles south-west), Kinross (14 miles south), Scone (3 miles east) and Coupar Angus (13 miles north-east).
Around Huntingtower
For rail, the closest station is Perth station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Black Watch Castle and Museum (1.9 miles east) and St John's Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Huntingtower include Dupplin Lake and Mailer Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Outdoor work around Huntingtower 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.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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Huntingtower: your questions answered
Do you cover Huntingtower for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Huntingtower is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Perth station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, 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 will send you a clear quote.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you need sand mastic in Huntingtower?
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
If you let a flat or house near Perth station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the job turns out different
Quotes for sand mastic in Huntingtower
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of property
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For sand mastic in Huntingtower, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Why deal with it now?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In an older home around Huntingtower, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews