Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Scoonieburn, Perth and Kinross
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Scoonieburn? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
About our sand mastic in Scoonieburn
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. If you have tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can put it right.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Scoonieburn is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Scoonieburn (PH2)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of sealant required
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need sand mastic in Scoonieburn
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
If you let a flat or house near Perth station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured?
- What product goes in the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- How long the guarantee is
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Get any rot dealt with first
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Outside jobs in Scoonieburn 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. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear the area around the work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
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FAQs for Scoonieburn
Do you work for landlords with property near Perth station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting 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 quote.
Can you do sand mastic in Scoonieburn?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Scoonieburn is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on every job.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like but the decision is theirs.
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. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How long does sand mastic take?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We’ll tell you when we quote.
What sand mastic looks like in Scoonieburn
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, 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 look after a building such as Perth High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Scoonieburn is about 2 miles south-east of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. If you need sand mastic in Scoonieburn, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Perth and Kinross. Across Perth and Kinross, we cover 107 places, and Scoonieburn is one of them. Our Dundee page covers work nearby, about 18 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the PH2 postcode area for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Ethel Moorhead Place, Frances Gordon Road and Scoonieburn Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Tarsappie (1 mile east), Oakbank (2 miles north-west), Perth (2 miles north-west), Bridge of Earn (2 miles south) and Forgandenny (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Blairgowrie and Rattray (15 miles north), Auchterarder (12 miles south-west), Kinross (11 miles south), Letham (3 miles north-west), Scone (3 miles north) and Tulloch (3 miles north-west).
Around Scoonieburn
For rail, the closest station is Perth station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include St John's Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north) and Murray Royal Hospital (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Scoonieburn includes Friarton Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new mastic stays put. In an older home around Scoonieburn, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience