Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Cove Bay, Aberdeen
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Cove Bay, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Cove Bay questions
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Cove Bay usually arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. 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.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
What is sand mastic?
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 I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you work in Cove Bay?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, Cove Bay included.
How we handle sand mastic in Cove Bay
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. We work on sash and case windows, timber door frames and brick reveals, and people most often call us about draughts and rain around sash boxes and mastic round period door frames that has failed.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Cove Bay, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Cove Bay (AB12, AB99, AB10)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Cove Bay, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Full insurance on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a tenement in Cove Bay, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
Landlord and commercial work in Cove Bay
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
Sand mastic in Cove Bay: local notes
Cove Bay 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. Historic houses like Friendville (about 2.6 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Cove Bay has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
In the older streets around St Mary's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Managing a site like Lochside Academy? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Cove Bay is about 4 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. If you need sand mastic in Cove Bay, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Aberdeen. Cove Bay is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen we cover.
Work in AB12, AB99 and AB10 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Dunlin Road, Loirston Road and Langdykes Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Cove Bay, we cover Altens (1 mile north), Tullos (1 mile north), Balnagask (2 miles north), Torry (2 miles north) and Footdee (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aberdeen (4 miles north), Rosemount (3 miles north), Berryden (4 miles north), Dyce (8 miles north-west), Tillydrone (5 miles north) and Queen's Cross (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Cove Bay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duthie Park. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tolbooth Museum (3 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kincorth Hill and Loirston Loch.
Quotes for sand mastic in Cove Bay
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.