Dundee · Scotland
Claverhouse Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Claverhouse, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Sand mastic in Claverhouse, done properly
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. If you have old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and open joints round the window box, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Claverhouse, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Claverhouse (DD3, DD4)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Claverhouse
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Claverhouse get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Does the coastal weather in Claverhouse affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do you cover Claverhouse?
Yes, we do. Claverhouse is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
What affects the quote in Claverhouse
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
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. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
If you are in Claverhouse and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Leave it or put it right?
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. Private landlords in Claverhouse must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Claverhouse
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Claverhouse
For anyone letting property in or around Claverhouse, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Signs you need sand mastic in Claverhouse
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t suit the joint and we normally remove them.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Letting a property close to Dundee station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
Other services in Claverhouse
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 chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Claverhouse, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Advice
Windows and doors in Claverhouse
Claverhouse is within about 3 miles 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, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Mains Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Claverhouse is about 1 mile north of Dundee, in Dundee. Our applicators cover sand mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Claverhouse and nearby, as part of our work across Dundee. Claverhouse is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee we cover for sand mastic.
Every address in DD3 and DD4 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Newton Road, Emmock Road and Emmock Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Claverhouse, we cover Mill of Mains (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile south), Downfield (1 mile west), Balgowan (1 mile west) and Pitkerro (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Broughty Ferry (4 miles east), Monifieth (5 miles east), Blackness (3 miles south-west), Barnhill (4 miles east), Logie (3 miles south-west) and Balgay (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Claverhouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Baxter Park, Baldragon Academy and St Roque's Library. For rail, the closest station is Dundee station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find McManus Gallery (2.1 miles south) and Wellgate Centre (2 miles south). The countryside around Claverhouse includes Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.