Aberdeen · Scotland
Hatton of Fintray Sand Mastic
Sand mastic in Hatton of Fintray from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
What sand mastic looks like in Hatton of Fintray
Aberdeen is known as the Granite City, and sealing against granite needs clean, sound edges and a sealant that suits stone. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to Old Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Letting a property close to Kintore station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Hatton of Fintray is about 6 miles south-east of Inverurie, in Aberdeen. Every kind of property in Hatton of Fintray can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 63 places across Aberdeen. We also work in Aberdeen, around 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: AB21. We cover properties on Station Road, Hatton Court and Lairds Park. If you are just outside Hatton of Fintray, we cover Mill of Fintray (1 mile west), Blackburn (2 miles south), Kinmuck (3 miles north-west), Kinellar (3 miles south-west) and Kinmundy (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdeen (8 miles south-east), Rosemount (8 miles south-east), Berryden (8 miles south-east), Ferryhill (9 miles south-east), New Aberdeen (9 miles south-east) and Dyce (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hatton of Fintray
Hatton of Fintray’s nearest station is Kintore station, roughly 3.2 miles west. A little further out are Kingseat Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Hallforest Castle (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hatton of Fintray include Temple Hill.
Sand mastic in Hatton of Fintray, done properly
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We’re often asked to deal with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint, on period & listed homes, tenement windows and brick reveals.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Hatton of Fintray (AB21)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In an older home around Hatton of Fintray, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why us?
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens as more mastic falls out.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear and the mastic can crack early. We rake it out and renew it.
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Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Landlord and commercial work in Hatton of Fintray
If you manage several properties in or around Hatton of Fintray, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Sashes that need overhauling
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Hatton of Fintray
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Around Hatton of Fintray, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
Questions from Hatton of Fintray
Do you cover smaller places like Hatton of Fintray?
Yes, Hatton of Fintray is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Hatton of Fintray in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Hatton of Fintray is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We’ll talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic and newer frames suit modern sealant.