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Sand Mastic in Burnside of Duntrune
Sand mastic in Burnside of Duntrune from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
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FAQs for Burnside of Duntrune
I let a flat near Broughty Ferry station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Burnside of Duntrune?
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?
Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Most of the time, yes. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before any work starts.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Burnside of Duntrune
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. 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. Common call-outs are for crumbling sand mastic round a window and mastic round period door frames that has failed, on brick reveals, sash and case windows and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Burnside of Duntrune is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Burnside of Duntrune and across Dundee.
- Place
- Burnside of Duntrune (DD4, DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Burnside of Duntrune
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside so we finish it carefully.
What happens if it’s left?
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. 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.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Burnside of Duntrune customers choose us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Old sealant always removed completely
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
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 that we can handle for you.
For anyone letting property in or around Burnside of Duntrune, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Outside jobs in Burnside of Duntrune need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How we quote for sand mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What sand mastic looks like in Burnside of Duntrune
Burnside of Duntrune is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Dundee’s older tenements are sandstone, and the city sits on the Firth of Tay, so the mastic around older windows and doors on walls facing the water can take plenty of weather.
For landlords with property near Broughty Ferry station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Braeview Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Burnside of Duntrune is about 3 miles north-west of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. For sand mastic in and around Burnside of Duntrune, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Dundee. 50 places in Dundee are on our list, large and small.
Our applicators cover all of the DD4 and DD5 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you are just outside Burnside of Duntrune, we cover Ballumbie (1 mile south), Whitfield (1 mile south-west), Pitkerro (2 miles south-west), Bucklerheads (2 miles north-east) and Douglas (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dundee (3 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south-east), Stobswell (3 miles south-west), Monifieth (3 miles east), Blackness (4 miles south-west) and Barnhill (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Burnside of Duntrune
The closest station to Burnside of Duntrune is Broughty Ferry station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Maryfield Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Ballumbie Castle (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.