Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Craigo Sand Mastic
Professional sand mastic in and around Craigo, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Open joints round the window box
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Craigo
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. Typical jobs include mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and gaps where the frame meets the masonry, on stone surrounds, tenement windows and timber door frames.
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, so the mastic there works hard.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Craigo (DD10)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Craigo
Is Craigo in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Craigo is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Montrose station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. 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 any work starts.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It takes a while. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
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What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Craigo may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
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Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
Why act early in Craigo
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why Craigo clients choose us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we quote for sand mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Windows and doors in Craigo
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Rented homes near Montrose station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Craigo is about 4 miles north-west of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Anywhere in DD10, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Craigo is one of 161 places in Aberdeenshire where we work for sand mastic. Dundee is on our list too, around 27 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in DD10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Marykirk (1 mile north), Hillside (2 miles south-east), Luthermuir (3 miles north-west), St Cyrus (4 miles east) and Sauchieburn (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Laurencekirk (5 miles north), Inverbervie (10 miles north-east), Ferryden (5 miles south) and Johnshaven (7 miles east).
Near you in Craigo
For rail, the closest station is Montrose station, about 4.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Stracathro Hospital (4 miles west) and Inglismaldie Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Duns Dish and St Cyrus National Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that need overhauling
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
What we are called out for in Craigo
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint little by little.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Open joints round the window box
If you live in an older home near Aberluthnott Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long the guarantee is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the cure time is