Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Ellon. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
How the job changes by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Let us know the floor and we will confirm access.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
How we handle sand mastic in Ellon
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames generally get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Ellon is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Ellon (AB41)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
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, then guaranteed for a year.
Nearby places to Ellon
What else we do in Ellon
Windows and doors in Ellon
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Around Ellon, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ellon Academy, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Ellon is about 15 miles north of Aberdeen, in Aberdeenshire. If you need sand mastic in Ellon, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Aberdeenshire from our Crawley base, Ellon included. Across Aberdeenshire, we cover 161 places, Ellon among them. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, roughly 15 miles from Ellon.
All of AB41 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Market Hill, Firhill Square and Market Brae, all of which we cover. Ellon is on the A920 and A948, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Ellon include Newburgh (4 miles south-east), Foveran (5 miles south), Pitmedden (5 miles south-west), Cultercullen (5 miles south-west) and Udny Station (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Peterhead (14 miles north-east), Inverurie (13 miles south-west), Garioch (13 miles south-west), Roanheads (15 miles north-east), Clerkhill (14 miles north-east) and Port Henry (15 miles north-east). Being one of Aberdeenshire’s larger places, Ellon has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Ellon
A little further out are Ellon Castle (under half a mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Cotehill Loch and Hill of Dudwick.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Broken panes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating. The job normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Around Ellon, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad and new mastic seals them. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Ellon clients choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Tidy, careful work
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
FAQs for Ellon
Will you come out to Ellon?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Ellon in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Ellon is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Ellon?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we’ll talk you through it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Normally, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.