Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Melrose? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
When to call us in Melrose
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint and we normally remove them.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
In and around Melrose, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before you book anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether they’re fully insured
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Melrose
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. Common call-outs are for window mastic to renew ahead of painting and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, across stone surrounds, sash and case windows and period & listed homes.
In and around a place like Melrose, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Melrose (TD6)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
Avoid painting over the new mastic, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
When it isn’t the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
How we quote for sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
- Where the property is
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Your questions about sand mastic in Melrose
Is Melrose in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Melrose is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Tweedbank station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
That depends on your windows. Period windows in stone or brick usually suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
What happens on the day
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows for a typical job. Somewhere like Melrose may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
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 get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What sand mastic looks like in Melrose
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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you let a flat or house near Tweedbank station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Melrose is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homes and businesses in Melrose and the surrounding area. Melrose is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. We also work in Edinburgh, around 30 miles away.
Here we cover the TD6 postcode area for sand mastic. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Square and St Dunstan's Park, and we cover them all. With the B6359 and B6361 close by, Melrose is easy for our applicators to reach for sand mastic. If you’re just outside Melrose, we cover Gattonside (1 mile north), Darnick (1 mile west), Newstead (1 mile east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Bowden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south).
Around Melrose
The closest station to Melrose is Tweedbank station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Commendators House Museum (under half a mile east) and Castle Holydean (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
Why act early in Melrose
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Melrose clients choose us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- We are fully insured
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.