Dundee · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Broughty Ferry
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Broughty Ferry. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Signs you need sand mastic in Broughty Ferry
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Open joints round the window box
In the older streets around Queen Street Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How hidden problems are handled
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Sand mastic in Broughty Ferry
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditional guidance is not to paint over it, so ask us before you decorate. Common call-outs are for wind and rain getting in round a sash window and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, on brick reveals, stone surrounds and period & listed homes.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Broughty Ferry (DD5, DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the amount of work. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Broughty Ferry, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Also in Broughty Ferry
Frames and glazing around Broughty Ferry
Broughty Ferry is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
Letting a property close to Broughty Ferry station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Grove Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Broughty Ferry is about 4 miles east of Dundee, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Broughty Ferry is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Dundee coverage runs to 50 places, Broughty Ferry among them.
Our applicators cover all of DD5 and DD4 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Leven Street, Torridon Road and Fyne Road. With the A92 and A930 close by, Broughty Ferry is easy for our applicators to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Barnhill (1 mile east), Douglas (2 miles west), Monifieth (2 miles east), Ballumbie (2 miles north-west) and Tayport (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dundee (4 miles west), Stobswell (4 miles west), Blackness (5 miles west), Logie (5 miles west), St Marys (6 miles west) and Downfield (5 miles west). Broughty Ferry is among the bigger towns we cover in Dundee.
Near you in Broughty Ferry
We work in homes and buildings around Jolly's Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Broughty Ferry station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (0.8 miles south) and Claypotts Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds.
Leave it or put it right?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. For landlords in Broughty Ferry, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Broughty Ferry
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
FAQs for Broughty Ferry
Do you work for landlords with property near Broughty Ferry station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Broughty Ferry get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
What guarantee comes with the work?
All our work has a 12-month guarantee.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Do you work in Broughty Ferry?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, Broughty Ferry included.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Broughty Ferry, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.