Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Little Ballinluig
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Little Ballinluig. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Little Ballinluig
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will talk through which suits your home. Common call-outs are for mastic dropping out of the joint and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, across timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Little Ballinluig is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Little Ballinluig (PH15)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The size of the job
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Nearby places to Little Ballinluig
What else we do in Little Ballinluig
FAQs for Little Ballinluig
Will you come out to Little Ballinluig?
Yes. Little Ballinluig is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do sand mastic in Little Ballinluig?
Yes, Little Ballinluig is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we will tell you what to expect.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we are fully insured.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Usually, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
What exactly is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a place like Little Ballinluig, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
What sand mastic looks like in Little Ballinluig
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, 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 failed outside joints work against that.
If you let a flat or house near Pitlochry station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Homes close to Strathtay Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Little Ballinluig is about 17 miles west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. Jobs in Little Ballinluig get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Little Ballinluig is one of 107 towns and villages in Perth and Kinross we cover. You can also see our page for Dundee, about 33 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of PH15 for sand mastic and the streets around it. We cover properties on Aultbeag Road and Creag Eilid. We also cover the places around Little Ballinluig: Grandtully (1 mile north-east), Port na Craig (4 miles north-east), Logierait (4 miles east), Aberfeldy (4 miles south-west) and Pitlochry (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Little Ballinluig
For rail, the closest station is Pitlochry station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tom na Croiche (4 miles east) and Pitlochry Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Loch na Bà.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sashes that need overhauling
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
Different surfaces, different methods
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. We renew the mastic round each box.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.