Scotland
Sand Mastic in Aberdeen
From the largest town to the smallest village in Aberdeen, we can help with sand mastic. A clear quote before we start, and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in Aberdeen
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Main towns
Other services in Aberdeen
- Window & door mastic
- Regrouting
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Fire-rated sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- External & façade joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
Postcode districts
Our sand mastic service in Aberdeen
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We work on sash and case windows, timber door frames and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are window mastic to renew ahead of painting and draughts and rain around sash boxes.
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Pricing in Aberdeen
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, that means homes and buildings near Victoria Park, Gilcomstoun Primary School and Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Triple Kirks pub (0.8 miles south-east), Rutherford Church And Church Hall (less than half a mile south-east), North East of Scotland Music School (0.9 miles south-east) and Aberdeen Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east). The closest station to Aberdeen is Aberdeen station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marischal Museum (1 mile east) and Bon Accord Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gallows Hill and Rubislaw Quarry.
Windows and doors across Aberdeen
Homes across Aberdeen range from period properties with timber or sash windows to new builds with uPVC. Walls facing the weather take the most punishment.
Homes in Scotland come with their own details: sash and case windows, harled walls and, in the towns and cities, tenement flats. Aberdeen is part of the area we cover across Scotland. Along the coast in Aberdeen, window and wall joints facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so they’re often the first to fail. The right product and careful preparation help it last.
Aberdeen: Homes close to Rutherford Church And Church Hall include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Schools such as Aberdeen Grammar School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It forms a skin fairly soon, but takes longer to harden fully.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that need overhauling
What happens if it’s left?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Landlord and commercial work in Aberdeen
We also work for property managers and facilities teams across Aberdeen. Several sites can be quoted together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Questions from Aberdeen
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Aberdeen?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.