Dundee · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Craigton, Dundee
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Craigton, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Why act early in Craigton
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. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Craigton
Traditional burnt sand mastic blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. Typical jobs include gaps where the frame meets the masonry and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, across sash and case windows, brick reveals and stone surrounds.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Craigton is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Craigton (DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Don’t touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a place like Craigton, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What sand mastic looks like in Craigton
Dundee’s older tenements are sandstone, and the city sits on the Firth of Tay, so the mastic around older windows and doors on walls facing the water can take plenty of weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church And Burial-Ground, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Craigton is about 5 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Anywhere in DD5, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. We cover 50 towns and villages across Dundee. We also work in Dundee, around 8 miles away.
Here we cover the DD5 postcode area for sand mastic. We also cover the places around Craigton: Monikie (1 mile north-west), Newbigging (1 mile south-west), Kingennie (2 miles south-west), Drumsturdy (2 miles south-west) and Wellbank (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (8 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (5 miles south-west), Stobswell (8 miles south-west), Monifieth (4 miles south), Blackness (9 miles south-west) and Barnhill (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Craigton
Craigton’s nearest station is Barry Links station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Panmure Castle (2.1 miles east) and Ashludie Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Signs you need sand mastic in Craigton
Age is the main cause. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For landlords with property near Barry Links station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Comparing quotes
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What product goes in the joint
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How much there is to do
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Nearby places to Craigton
What else we do in Craigton
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craigton
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Craigton and across Dundee. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Your questions about sand mastic in Craigton
I let a flat near Barry Links station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Craigton for sand mastic?
Yes, Craigton is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.