Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Scone, Perth and Kinross
We cover Scone for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Do you need sand mastic in Scone?
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
In and around Scone, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether VAT is included
Sand mastic in Scone, done properly
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, applied by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. We work on timber door frames, sash and case windows and tenement windows, and the jobs we see most are mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and gaps where the frame meets the masonry.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Scone depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Scone (PH2)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Your questions about sand mastic in Scone
Do you work for landlords with property near Perth station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Scone 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.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Timber that has rotted
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Scone
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
Nearby places to Scone
Other services in Scone
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Scone 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.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Scone homes and the weather
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes 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.
Rented homes near Perth station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Scone is about 2 miles north-east of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. From the centre of Scone to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Perth and Kinross, we cover 107 places, and Scone is one of them. You can also see our page for Dundee, about 17 miles away.
Every address in PH2 is within our area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Woollcombe Square, Union Road and Mansfield Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Stormontfield (3 miles north-west), Tulloch (3 miles west), Letham (3 miles south-west), Luncarty (3 miles north-west) and Hillyland (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Blairgowrie and Rattray (12 miles north), Auchterarder (14 miles south-west), Kinross (15 miles south), Alyth (15 miles north-east), Coupar Angus (10 miles north-east) and Oakbank (3 miles south-west). Scone is one of the larger places we cover in Perth and Kinross.
Local landmarks in Scone
We work in homes and buildings around North Inch and the streets around them. The closest station to Scone is Perth station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Scone Palace (1.4 miles west) and Perth Royal Infirmary (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Kinnoull Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Scone
If you manage several properties in or around Scone, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
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.