Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Kinnesswood Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Kinnesswood, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
Your questions about sand mastic in Kinnesswood
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Kinnesswood?
All our work, in Kinnesswood and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will you come out to Kinnesswood?
Yes, Kinnesswood is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we’ll talk you through it.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What’s sand mastic made of?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Sand mastic in Kinnesswood, 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 made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you are dealing with mastic dropping out of the joint and mastic round period door frames that has failed, we can help, on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and timber door frames alike.
In and around a place like Kinnesswood, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Kinnesswood (KY13)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new work lasts. 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Kinnesswood
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Tidy, careful work
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
What affects the quote in Kinnesswood
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Kinnesswood, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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. Everything old must be removed first.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside so we finish it carefully.
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.
Kinnesswood homes and the weather
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 sound outside sealant is part of that.
In and around Kinnesswood, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kinnesswood is about 6 miles west of Glenrothes, in Perth and Kinross. For sand mastic in and around Kinnesswood, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Perth and Kinross, Kinnesswood included. Kinnesswood is one of 107 places in Perth and Kinross where we work for sand mastic. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, roughly 19 miles from Kinnesswood.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: KY13. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, The Cobbles and Back Dykes Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Scotlandwell (1 mile south-east), Wester Balgedie (1 mile north-west), Glenlomond (1 mile north-west), Ballingry (3 miles south) and Milnathort (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Perth (14 miles north), Kinross (4 miles west), Letham (14 miles north-west), Scone (15 miles north), Tulloch (15 miles north) and Oakbank (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Kinnesswood
A little further out are Loch Leven Castle (2.5 miles west) and Glenrothes Hospital (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Kinnesswood includes Loch Leven National Nature Reserve and West Lomond.
Towns and villages near Kinnesswood
Other services in Kinnesswood
Signs you need sand mastic in Kinnesswood
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. That movement opens up the mastic joint little by little.
Look out for any of the following:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Homes close to Easter Balgedie church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- How long to leave it before use