Scottish Borders · Scotland
Lauder Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lauder. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Sand mastic in Lauder
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. We work on period & listed homes, sash and case windows and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are window mastic to renew ahead of painting and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Lauder is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Lauder (TD2)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Lauder
Do you work for landlords with property near Stow station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Lauder for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Lauder is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What is sand mastic?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
What does sand mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Frames and glazing around Lauder
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Stow station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Lauder is about 8 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We provide sand mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Lauder and the surrounding area. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, and Lauder is one of them. Edinburgh is on our list too, around 24 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the TD2 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Market Place, West High Street and East High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Lauder sits on or near the A68 and B6362. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Nether Blainslie (3 miles south-east), Oxton (4 miles north-west), Stow (5 miles south-west), Killochyett (5 miles west) and Earlston (6 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (8 miles south), Kelso (15 miles south-east), Selkirk (12 miles south), Innerleithen (14 miles south-west), Melrose (8 miles south) and Langlee (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Lauder
The nearest railway station is Stow station, about 5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Thirlestane Castle (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Addinston Hill.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
How the visit 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. Around Lauder, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Lauder
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Around Lauder, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
When to call us in Lauder
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lauder
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.