Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Kinfauns Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Kinfauns, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Sand mastic in Kinfauns
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. Typical jobs include old cement repairs round a window that have failed and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, across stone surrounds, tenement windows and brick reveals.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Kinfauns depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Perth and Kinross.
- Where
- Kinfauns (PH2)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Broken panes
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Timber that has rotted
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
Places near Kinfauns
What else we do in Kinfauns
What sand mastic looks like in Kinfauns
Kinfauns is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In and around Kinfauns, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kinfauns is about 4 miles east of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. For sand mastic in and around Kinfauns, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Perth and Kinross from our Crawley base. We cover 107 towns and villages across Perth and Kinross, large and small. For nearby work, see our Dundee page, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: PH2. Other places close to Kinfauns include Glencarse (2 miles east), St Madoes (2 miles south-east), Tarsappie (3 miles west), Scoonieburn (3 miles west) and Scone (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Perth (4 miles west), Blairgowrie and Rattray (14 miles north), Auchterarder (15 miles south-west), Kinross (12 miles south), Letham (5 miles west) and Tulloch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Kinfauns
The closest station to Kinfauns is Perth station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Perth Museum (3.1 miles west) and Kinfauns Castle (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Kinfauns includes Kinnoull Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a place like Kinfauns, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Kinfauns
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why Kinfauns customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Kinfauns questions
Is Kinfauns within the area you cover?
Yes. Kinfauns is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Perth station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They decide whether consent is needed.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
When to call us in Kinfauns
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Rented homes near Perth station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What the cure time is
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Quotes for sand mastic in Kinfauns
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that is easy.