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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ferryhill, Aberdeen
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- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
How we handle sand mastic in Ferryhill
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. Typical jobs include old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and cracked mastic round a front door frame, across tenement windows, sash and case windows and period & listed homes.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Ferryhill, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Ferryhill (AB11, AB10, AB12)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
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Questions from Ferryhill
Do you work for landlords with property near Aberdeen station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Ferryhill generally arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will tell you what to expect for your job.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
What we do, step by step
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Parking in city streets around Ferryhill can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What affects the quote in Ferryhill
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Do you need sand mastic in Ferryhill?
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Rented homes near Aberdeen station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
Sand mastic in Ferryhill: local notes
Ferryhill is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Historic houses such as Provost Skene's House, about 0.8 miles north, show how far back building around Ferryhill goes. If you look after a building such as Ferryhill Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Ferryhill is about 1 mile south-east of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Jobs in Ferryhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Aberdeen coverage runs to 63 places, Ferryhill among them.
Work in AB11, AB10 and AB12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Raik Road, Gairn Road and Crown Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Ferryhill on the A956, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sand mastic. Other places close to Ferryhill include Queen's Cross (1 mile north-west), Broomhill (1 mile south-west), Rosemount (1 mile north-west), Kaimhill (1 mile south-west) and Kincorth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Portlethen (5 miles south), Cults (3 miles south-west), Donside Village (3 miles north), Danestone (3 miles north) and Mastrick (3 miles north-west). Being one of Aberdeen’s larger places, Ferryhill has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Ferryhill
We work in homes and buildings around North East of Scotland Music School, Library and 10 Bon-accord Square pub, among other places. Also close by are St Margaret's School for Girls (0.6 miles north-west) and Duthie Park (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Union Square Aberdeen (0.6 miles north-east) and Aberdeen Castle (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Gallows Hill and Upper Lake.
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It suits older brickwork.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Broken panes
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals