Moray · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Keith
Sand mastic across Keith and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Open joints round the window box
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints from start to finish. Outside jobs in Keith need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
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About our sand mastic in Keith
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. Typical jobs include old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and timber door frames.
In and around a place like Keith, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Keith (AB55)
- Wider area
- Moray
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
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How the job changes by surface
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It suits older brickwork.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
Sand mastic in Keith: local notes
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.
Letting a property close to Keith station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Keith Grammar School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near St Rufus Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Keith is about 9 miles south of Buckie, in Moray. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Keith is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Moray coverage runs to 58 places, and Keith is one of them. We also work in Aberdeen, around 41 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: AB55. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Turner Street or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Keith include the A95 and A96. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Newmill (1 mile north), Drummuir (5 miles south-west), Cairnie (5 miles south-east), Ruthven (5 miles south-east) and Fochabers (7 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Elgin (15 miles north-west), Buckie (9 miles north), Ashgrove (15 miles north-west), Portknockie (12 miles north), Cullen (11 miles north-east) and Findochty (11 miles north). Being one of Moray’s larger places, Keith has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Keith
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seafield Arms Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Keith station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Turner Memorial Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Pitlurg Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Keith includes The Balloch.
Keith: your questions answered
I let a flat near Keith station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Keith within the area you cover?
Yes, Keith is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does sand mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
In most cases. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens as more mastic falls out.
Quotes for sand mastic in Keith
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether the work is at height
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- A few pictures 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 send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.