East Ayrshire · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Craigie
Sand mastic across Craigie and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
Sand mastic in Craigie, done properly
Sand mastic doesn’t last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. Typical jobs include failed mastic on an exposed elevation and wind and rain getting in round a sash window, on timber door frames, sash and case windows and period & listed homes.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Craigie (KA1)
- Wider area
- East Ayrshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Timber that has rotted
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craigie
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured for the work.
For anyone letting property in or around Craigie, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Leave it or put it right?
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry so renewing it early protects the window. In an older home around Craigie, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Craigie
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Signs you need sand mastic in Craigie
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip on the stone or timber.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Homes close to Craigie Parish Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What preparation is included
Windows and doors in Craigie
Craigie is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around older windows and doors has to cope with a lot of rain. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Kilmarnock station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Craigie is about 4 miles south of Kilmarnock, in East Ayrshire. From the centre of Craigie to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Craigie is one of 53 towns and villages in East Ayrshire where we work. For nearby work, see our Glasgow page.
All of KA1 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Riccarton (2 miles north), Bogend (2 miles west), Symington (3 miles west), Tarbolton (3 miles south) and Hurlford (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kilmarnock (4 miles north), Stewarton (9 miles north), Cumnock (12 miles south-east), Annanhill (3 miles north), Galston (5 miles north-east) and Mauchline (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Craigie
The closest station to Craigie is Kilmarnock station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Craigie Castle (1.3 miles west) and Kirklandside Hospital (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Caprington Loch.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Quotes for sand mastic in Craigie
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The address or postcode of the job
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Nearby places to Craigie
Also in Craigie
Your questions about sand mastic in Craigie
Is Craigie within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Craigie for sand mastic?
Yes, Craigie is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Can sand mastic be painted?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We will help you decide. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows in most cases. Around Craigie, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.