Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Murthly Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Murthly: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
What sealant work can’t fix
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
How we handle sand mastic in Murthly
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We’re often asked to deal with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and draughts and rain around sash boxes, on brick reveals, stone surrounds and period & listed homes.
In and around a place like Murthly, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Murthly (PH1)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Murthly
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
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 we start, so you know where you stand.
Why Murthly customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We are fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
What sand mastic looks like in Murthly
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. 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.
Letting a property close to Dunkeld & Birnam station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Murthly is about 6 miles south-west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. For sand mastic in and around Murthly, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Perth and Kinross, Murthly included. Murthly is one of 107 towns and villages in Perth and Kinross we cover for sand mastic. Dundee is on our list too, about 19 miles from Murthly.
Every address in PH1 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Macduff Way, Bruce Drive and Kinclaven Road. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Gellyburn (1 mile north-west), Caputh (1 mile north-west), Spittalfield (2 miles north), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and West Tofts (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Perth (9 miles south), Blairgowrie and Rattray (6 miles north-east), Letham (9 miles south), Scone (8 miles south), Tulloch (8 miles south) and Alyth (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Murthly
The closest station to Murthly is Dunkeld & Birnam station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Murthly Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Blairgowrie Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Murthly include Birnam Hill and Lily Loch.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before the new mastic goes in.
When to call us in Murthly
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
For an older house near a landmark such as United Presbyterian Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- When the joint can take water or movement
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and the area is left clean. Outdoor work around Murthly depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
For sand mastic in Murthly, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Murthly questions
Is Murthly in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Murthly is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Dunkeld & Birnam station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can I paint the new mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic can sit properly.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.