Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Hatton, Aberdeenshire
Our applicators work in Hatton on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. Around Hatton, 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 start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
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Sand mastic in Hatton, done properly
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are draughts and rain around sash boxes and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Hatton is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Hatton (AB42)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hatton
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. 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.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We’re fully insured
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Your questions about sand mastic in Hatton
Is Hatton in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Hatton is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is Hatton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
How long does sand mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Aberdeenshire.
Towns and villages near Hatton
What else we do in Hatton
Frames and glazing around Hatton
Hatton is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
In and around Hatton, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For jobs in and around Hatton, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Hatton is about 7 miles south-west of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire. Jobs in Hatton get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 161 places across Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Aberdeen page (20 miles or so).
We work across AB42 for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Station Road, Main Street and Rowan Terrace or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Cruden Bay (2 miles east), Collieston (5 miles south), Stirling Village (6 miles north-east), Boddam (6 miles north-east) and Downiehills (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Peterhead (7 miles north-east), Ellon (7 miles south-west), Roanheads (8 miles north-east), Clerkhill (7 miles north-east), Port Henry (8 miles north-east) and Mintlaw (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Hatton
A little further out are New Slains Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Meikle Loch and Hill of Aldie.
What affects the quote in Hatton
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.