Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Kaimhill, Aberdeen
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kaimhill. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Sand mastic in Kaimhill, done properly
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. If you are dealing with mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Kaimhill, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Kaimhill (AB10, AB12, AB15)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Kaimhill and across Aberdeen. Several sites can be quoted together.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at before trying a quick fix.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
Quotes for sand mastic in Kaimhill
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few photos by email, if you can
For sand mastic in Kaimhill, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, depending on how much there is to do. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Kaimhill, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Kaimhill
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. For landlords in Kaimhill, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Kaimhill
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Windows and doors in Kaimhill
Kaimhill 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’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Aberdeen is known as the Granite City, and granite is hard and dense, so any sealant against it needs clean, sound edges to grip.
If you look after a building such as Airyhall Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. In the older streets around Ruthrieston West Church And Hall, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Rented homes near Aberdeen station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Kaimhill is about 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. If you need sand mastic in Kaimhill, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Aberdeen from our Crawley base. Kaimhill is one of 63 places in Aberdeen where we work for sand mastic.
Every address in AB10, AB12 and AB15 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ruthrie Road, Norfolk Road and Deevale Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Kaimhill include Broomhill (1 mile north), Garthdee (1 mile south-west), Kincorth (1 mile south-east), Braeside (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (4 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north), Cummings Park (3 miles north) and Danestone (4 miles north).
Near you in Kaimhill
We work in homes and buildings around Lochside Academy, Albyn School and Duthie Park, among other places. Kaimhill’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Gordon Highlanders Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Pitfoddels Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Portlethen Moss.
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Questions from Kaimhill
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Kaimhill usually arranged?
The owners of the flats generally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Kaimhill?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
How much does sand mastic cost in Kaimhill?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Usually, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Timber that has rotted
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows