Fife · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Kelty
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Kelty, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Kelty: your questions answered
Is Kelty within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Cowdenbeath station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
What does sand mastic cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Kelty
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on tenement windows, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Kelty is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Kelty (KY4)
- Region
- Fife
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Kelty
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer doesn’t hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
For landlords with property near Cowdenbeath station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- What guarantee comes with the work
Kelty homes and the weather
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beath High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Kelty is about 5 miles north-east of Dunfermline, in Fife. Kelty gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 133 places across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby.
Here we cover the KY4 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Main Street, Station Road and Burnside Place or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Kelty include Keltybridge (1 mile north), Maryburgh (1 mile north), Lumphinnans (2 miles south-east), Cowdenbeath (2 miles south-east) and Glencraig (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Dunfermline (5 miles south-west), Kirkcaldy (8 miles east), Glenrothes (9 miles north-east), Leven (15 miles east), Dysart (10 miles east) and Dalgety Bay (7 miles south).
Near you in Kelty
The closest station to Kelty is Cowdenbeath station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Lochore Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Queen Margaret Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Benarty Hill and Loch Leven National Nature Reserve.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Kelty, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Can I do it myself?
If you are 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Kelty
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
How the job changes by surface
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Tenement and terrace windows
Tenements and terraces often have many sash windows with ageing mastic. We can do one window or several.