Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Fetterangus, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Fetterangus
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. If you have modern sealant on a period surround and open joints round the window box, we can help.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Aberdeenshire.
- Place
- Fetterangus (AB42)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Timber that has rotted
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Do you need sand mastic in Fetterangus?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Peterhead Academy, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What your quote should include
- How much experience the applicator has
- What insurance they hold
- How hidden problems are handled
- When the joint can take water or movement
Leave it or put it right?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Around Fetterangus, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
Your questions about sand mastic in Fetterangus
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Fetterangus?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover smaller places like Fetterangus?
Yes. Fetterangus is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
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.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. We’ll tell you when we quote.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
Sand mastic in Fetterangus: local notes
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For an older house near a landmark such as Fetterangus Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Fetterangus is about 9 miles west of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire. Every kind of property in Fetterangus is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 161 towns and villages across Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby (27 miles or so).
Here we cover the AB42 postcode area for sand mastic. Streets in the area include North Place, Duke Street and Pitfour Crescent, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Fetterangus, we cover Mintlaw (2 miles south), Old Deer (2 miles south), New Leeds (2 miles north), Stuartfield (3 miles south) and Longside (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Peterhead (9 miles east), Fraserburgh (9 miles north), Ellon (13 miles south), Roanheads (10 miles east), Clerkhill (9 miles east) and Port Henry (10 miles east).
Around Fetterangus
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aden Country Park. Well-known places in the area include Maud Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Brucklay Castle (4.7 miles west). The countryside around Fetterangus includes Pitfour Lake and Mormond Hill.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Also in Fetterangus
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a place like Fetterangus, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
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, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.