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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tomintoul, Moray
Sand mastic in Tomintoul from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
FAQs for Tomintoul
Is there a guarantee on sand mastic in Tomintoul?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Tomintoul for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Tomintoul is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will tell you what to expect for your job.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
About our sand mastic in Tomintoul
Traditional burnt sand mastic blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. If you have wind and rain getting in round a sash window and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can help.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Tomintoul (AB37)
- Region
- Moray
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Sand mastic in Tomintoul: local notes
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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In and around Tomintoul, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For jobs in and around Tomintoul, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Tomintoul is about 26 miles south of Forres, in Moray. From the centre of Tomintoul to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Moray coverage runs to 58 places, and Tomintoul is one of them. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby, about 48 miles away.
Here we cover the AB37 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Main Street, The Square and Birnies Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Tomintoul, we cover Cromdale (8 miles north-west), Nethy Bridge (10 miles west), Tormore (10 miles north), Grantown-on-Spey (10 miles north-west) and Dulnain Bridge (11 miles west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Tomintoul
Other landmarks nearby include Tomintoul And Glenlivet Discovery Centre (less than half a mile south-east).
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tomintoul
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why Tomintoul clients choose us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We are fully insured
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
What affects the quote in Tomintoul
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
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. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Tomintoul
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Towns and villages near Tomintoul
Also in Tomintoul
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before pointing.
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several and we leave things clean and tidy. Around Tomintoul, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- 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
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
We do not 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, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.