Dundee · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Kingoodie
Sand mastic for Kingoodie and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
About our sand mastic in Kingoodie
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and brick reveals, and the jobs we see most are cracked mastic round a front door frame and window mastic to renew ahead of painting.
In and around a place like Kingoodie, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Kingoodie (DD2)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Get any rot dealt with first
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If anything cracks, get it looked at before trying a quick fix.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How much there is to do
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Frames and glazing around Kingoodie
Kingoodie is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
Letting a property close to Invergowrie station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. Managing a site like Menzieshill High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Kingoodie is about 4 miles south-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Kingoodie is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Kingoodie is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work.
All of DD2 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Woodland Way, The Neuk and Linlithgow Place or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Kingoodie include Invergowrie (1 mile north), Gowrie Park (1 mile north-east), Ninewells (2 miles north-east), Menzieshill (2 miles north-east) and Charleston (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dundee (4 miles north-east), Broughty Ferry (8 miles east), Stobswell (4 miles east), Monifieth (10 miles east), Blackness (3 miles east) and Barnhill (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingoodie
For rail, the closest station is Invergowrie station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tayside Medical History Museum (3.2 miles east) and Castle Huntly (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Trottick Mill Ponds and Rossie Lake.
FAQs for Kingoodie
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Kingoodie?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, 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 landlords with property near Invergowrie station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can sand mastic be painted?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you’re redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll advise.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
Not straight away. It skins first and hardens fully later, and we will tell you what to expect.
What’s sand mastic made of?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
How it works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. The work generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Kingoodie may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Let us know the floor and we will confirm access.
Also near Kingoodie
More services for Kingoodie
Leave it or put it right?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
When to call us in Kingoodie
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
The most common problems we see are:
- Open joints round the window box
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
In the older streets around All Souls Episcopal Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How much experience the applicator has
- What preparation is included
- Which colour the sealant will be