Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Broomhill, Aberdeen
Specialist sand mastic for Broomhill: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Sand mastic in Broomhill
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. If you are dealing with a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and draughts and rain around sash boxes, we can help.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Broomhill (AB10, AB15, AB12)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What sand mastic looks like in Broomhill
Broomhill is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Ruthrieston West Church And Hall, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as Albyn School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Broomhill is about 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Broomhill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Broomhill is one of 63 places in Aberdeen we cover for sand mastic.
Every address in AB10, AB15 and AB12 is covered for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Ruthrie Road, Norfolk Road and Kaimhill Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A93, Broomhill is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Broomhill: Kaimhill (1 mile south), Garthdee (1 mile south-west), West End (1 mile north-west), Braeside (1 mile west) and Kincorth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (5 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north), Cummings Park (3 miles north) and Danestone (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Broomhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Airyhall Primary School, North East of Scotland Music School and Duthie Park, among other places. Broomhill’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Trinity Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Kincorth Hill.
FAQs for Broomhill
Do you work for landlords with property near Aberdeen station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Broomhill any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
How long does sand mastic take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We will tell you when we quote.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies to all our work.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Broomhill?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Broomhill, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger as more mastic falls out.
What else we do in Broomhill
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows for a typical job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Broomhill, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
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 arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
How we quote for sand mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The rough size of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
Signs you need sand mastic in Broomhill
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint, and they normally need raking out.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
If you let a flat or house near Aberdeen station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What insurance they hold
Why deal with it now?
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. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Broomhill, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why us?
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We are fully insured
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