Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Countesswells
Professional sand mastic in and around Countesswells, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
FAQs for Countesswells
Do you cover Countesswells for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Countesswells is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Aberdeen station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Sand mastic in Countesswells, done properly
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted and we will advise if you are redecorating. If you have draughty sash windows at the surround and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can put it right, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and sash and case windows alike.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Countesswells (AB15)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Countesswells and across Aberdeen. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured for the work.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Countesswells
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. 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.
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.
What you get with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Quotes for sand mastic in Countesswells
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. Somewhere like Countesswells may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Do not run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look rather than patching it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens as more mastic falls out.
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Timber that has rotted
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Countesswells
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
Windows and doors in Countesswells
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Aberdeen station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hazlehead Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you live in an older home near Church Of Scotland, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Countesswells is about 3 miles south-east of Westhill, in Aberdeen. Whether you are in the middle of Countesswells or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 63 places across Aberdeen, large and small.
All of AB15 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need sand mastic at a property on Burnett Road, Countesswells Park Road and North Countesswells Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Kingswells (2 miles north), Bieldside (2 miles south), Milltimber (2 miles south), Riverside of Blairs (3 miles south) and Newhills (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (4 miles east), Rosemount (4 miles east), Berryden (4 miles east), Ferryhill (4 miles east), New Aberdeen (5 miles east) and Dyce (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Countesswells
Around Countesswells, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hazlehead Park. For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, about 4.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Pitfoddels Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Gordon Highlanders Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beans Hill and Murtle Dam.