Moray · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Moor of Granary
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Moor of Granary? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.
How we handle sand mastic in Moor of Granary
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you have open joints round the window box and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can help.
In and around a place like Moor of Granary, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Moor of Granary (IV36)
- Region
- Moray
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Moor of Granary
Is Moor of Granary in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Moor of Granary is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Will you come out to Moor of Granary?
Yes, Moor of Granary is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
What is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Why deal with it now?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. In an older home around Moor of Granary, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Moor of Granary clients choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Tidy, careful work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
What affects the quote in Moor of Granary
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
For sand mastic in Moor of Granary, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Moor of Granary
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
If you manage several properties in or around Moor of Granary, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, 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. Around Moor of Granary, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Related advice
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Moor of Granary homes and the weather
With historic houses such as Logie House (about 4.8 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Moor of Granary as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you live in an older home near Old Parish Church and Burial Ground, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Rented homes near Forres station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Moor of Granary is about 3 miles south-east of Forres, in Moray. We provide sand mastic to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Moor of Granary and the surrounding area. Across Moray, we cover 58 places, Moor of Granary among them. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby, about 61 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the IV36 postcode area for sand mastic. Other places close to Moor of Granary include Rafford (1 mile north-west), Forres (3 miles north-west), Mundole (4 miles west), Red Craig (4 miles west) and Kinloss (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (10 miles north-east), Lossiemouth (14 miles north-east), Ashgrove (10 miles north-east), Burghead (9 miles north), Hopeman (10 miles north-east) and Lhanbryde (13 miles east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Moor of Granary
Moor of Granary’s nearest station is Forres station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leanchoil Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and DALLAS DHU HISTORIC DISTILLERY (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Moor of Granary includes Cluny Hill and Sanquhar Loch.