Moray · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Mundole
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Mundole? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Modern sealant on a period surround
How the visit works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outside jobs in Mundole need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- 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.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Mundole
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. We work on stone surrounds, sash and case windows and tenement windows, and the jobs we see most are mastic round period door frames that has failed and draughts and rain around sash boxes.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Mundole (IV36)
- Region
- Moray
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What happens if it’s left?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry so renewing it early protects the window. Around Mundole, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
What sand mastic looks like in Mundole
Mundole is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
For landlords with property near Forres station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Historic houses such as Logie House, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building around Mundole goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Managing a site like Forres Academy? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Mundole is about 2 miles south-west of Forres, in Moray. Wherever you are in the IV36 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. We cover 58 towns and villages across Moray, large and small. We also work in Aberdeen, around 65 miles away.
We work across the IV36 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Findhorn Park, Leaffoney Lane and Spring Bank. Other places close to Mundole include Red Craig (1 mile north), Forres (2 miles north-east), Dyke (2 miles north-west), Rafford (3 miles east) and Moor of Granary (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Elgin (13 miles east), Ashgrove (13 miles east), Burghead (10 miles north-east), Hopeman (11 miles north-east) and Kinloss (5 miles north-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Mundole
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roysvale Park, among other places. The closest station to Mundole is Forres station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Darnaway Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and DALLAS DHU HISTORIC DISTILLERY (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Mundole include Cluny Hill and Loch of Blairs.
What affects the quote in Mundole
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The amount of work
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How easy the joints are to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is
- The type of property
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
If you’re in Mundole and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Honest limits
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Timber that has rotted
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
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Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.
Common questions in Mundole
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Forres station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Mundole within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It forms a skin fairly soon and it hardens fully over a longer time. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials, and sand mastic is one of them.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.