Dundee · Scotland
Kingennie Sand Mastic
Our applicators work in Kingennie 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.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
About our sand mastic in Kingennie
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. We work on brick reveals, period & listed homes and tenement windows, and people most often call us about a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dundee.
- Location
- Kingennie (DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Kingennie
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Dundee’s older tenements are sandstone, and the city sits on the Firth of Tay, so the mastic around older windows and doors on walls facing the water can take plenty of weather.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Monifieth High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Kingennie is about 3 miles north of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Kingennie is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Dundee, we cover 50 places, and Kingennie is one of them. We also work in Dundee, around 6 miles away.
Work in DD5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Osprey Place, Forbes of Kingennie Drive and Heron Place. If you are just outside Kingennie, we cover Drumsturdy (1 mile south-east), Wellbank (1 mile north-west), Bucklerheads (1 mile west), Newbigging (1 mile east) and Monikie (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dundee (6 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south), Stobswell (5 miles south-west), Blackness (7 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles south) and Logie (7 miles south-west).
Around Kingennie
For rail, the closest station is Monifieth station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashludie Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Ballumbie Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds.
How it works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a place like Kingennie, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
- 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, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Common questions in Kingennie
Do you work for landlords with property near Monifieth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Kingennie for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Kingennie is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, it’s a common request. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic beds in well.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll advise.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
When to call us in Kingennie
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Rented homes near Monifieth station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Also near Kingennie
More services for Kingennie
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before pointing.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
Why act early in Kingennie
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. In an older home around Kingennie, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why us?
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.