Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Sprouston
Sand mastic for Sprouston and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for a single window, longer for several, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outdoor work around Sprouston depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
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Sand mastic in Sprouston, done properly
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We work on period & listed homes, sash and case windows and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are mastic round period door frames that has failed and old cement repairs round a window that have failed.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Sprouston is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Sprouston (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Sprouston: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sprouston?
Yes. Sprouston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do sand mastic in Sprouston?
Yes, Sprouston is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
That depends on your windows. Period windows in stone or brick usually suit sand mastic and newer frames usually get a flexible sealant.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before we start.
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Leave it or put it right?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Fully insured
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Let us know the floor and we will confirm access.
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Common problems we fix in Sprouston
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows, which is a good time to renew it.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Homes close to Sprouston Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Sprouston 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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kelso High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Sprouston is about 16 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Jobs in Sprouston get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, Sprouston among them. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 39 miles from Sprouston.
Jobs for sand mastic in TD5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Dean Road and Deanfield. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Kelso (2 miles west), Ednam (2 miles north-west), Stichill (3 miles north-west), Heiton (4 miles south-west) and Eccles (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Jedburgh (11 miles south-west), Duns (12 miles north), Melrose (13 miles west), Earlston (11 miles west), Langlee (15 miles west) and St Boswells (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Sprouston
A little further out are Roxburgh Castle (2.8 miles west) and Kelso Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss and Hoselaw Loch.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Broken panes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
Quotes for sand mastic in Sprouston
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.