Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire
Window and door surrounds in Fordoun need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
What affects the quote in Fordoun
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
For sand mastic in Fordoun, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Sand mastic in Fordoun, done properly
Traditional burnt sand mastic blends with stone and brick surrounds. It’s a good fit for period properties, where modern sealant can look out of place. Common call-outs are for mastic dropping out of the joint and draughts and rain around sash boxes, on period & listed homes, sash and case windows and timber door frames.
In and around a place like Fordoun, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
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.
- Where
- Fordoun (AB30)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Fordoun
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Fordoun
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Full insurance on every job
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Fordoun: your questions answered
I let a flat near Laurencekirk station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do sand mastic in Fordoun?
Yes, Fordoun 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’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic beds in well.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you will get one quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Fordoun.
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Fordoun 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.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We can do one window or several.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fordoun
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Sand mastic in Fordoun: 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.
If you let a flat or house near Laurencekirk station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. In and around Fordoun, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Fordoun is about 11 miles north of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. From the centre of Fordoun to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 161 places in Aberdeenshire are on our list, large and small. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby (22 miles or so).
Here we cover the AB30 postcode area for sand mastic. We cover properties on Station Road, Redhall Avenue and Redhall Place and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Fordoun, we cover Auchenblae (2 miles north-west), Arbuthnott (3 miles east), Glenbervie (3 miles north), Laurencekirk (4 miles south-west) and Drumlithie (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Montrose (11 miles south), Stonehaven (10 miles north-east), Banchory (13 miles north), Newtonhill (15 miles north-east), St Cyrus (7 miles south) and Hillside (9 miles south).
Near you in Fordoun
The closest station to Fordoun is Laurencekirk station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Drumtochty Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Herscha Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Timber that has rotted
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames