Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Kincorth, Aberdeen
Professional sand mastic in and around Kincorth, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
Frames and glazing around Kincorth
Kincorth is close to 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For an older house near a landmark such as Ruthrieston South Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Kincorth is about 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. For sand mastic in and around Kincorth, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Aberdeen, Kincorth included. Kincorth is one of 63 places in Aberdeen where we work for sand mastic.
Every address in AB12 and AB10 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Laws Road, Deeside Lane and Gardner Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Kaimhill (1 mile north-west), Broomhill (1 mile north-west), Garthdee (1 mile west), Ferryhill (1 mile north) and Charlestown (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Berryden (3 miles north), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (4 miles south), Cults (3 miles west) and Donside Village (4 miles north).
Around Kincorth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harlaw Academy and Duthie Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Kincorth is Aberdeen station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (1.9 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Kincorth include Kincorth Hill and Upper Lake.
Sand mastic in Kincorth, done properly
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. If you are dealing with mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Kincorth, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Kincorth (AB12, AB10)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
Kincorth questions
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Kincorth normally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Kincorth?
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.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do you work in Kincorth?
Yes, we do. Our applicators work in Kincorth.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
What affects the quote in Kincorth
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much there is to do
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Common problems we fix in Kincorth
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lochside Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How much experience the applicator has
- What insurance they hold
Why it’s worth doing now in Kincorth
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry so renewing it early protects the window. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Kincorth, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Kincorth clients choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- One-year guarantee on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Inside a flat in Kincorth, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
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How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.