Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Kirkton of Craig Sand Mastic
We cover Kirkton of Craig for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outside jobs in Kirkton of Craig need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
If you’re in Kirkton of Craig and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
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Sand mastic in Kirkton of Craig
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on timber door frames, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Kirkton of Craig is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Kirkton of Craig (DD10)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Kirkton of Craig
Common problems we fix in Kirkton of Craig
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
For landlords with property near Montrose station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Questions to ask before booking
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What preparation is included
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before the new mastic goes in.
Sand mastic in Kirkton of Craig: local notes
Kirkton of Craig is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. 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 an older house near a landmark such as Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. If you look after a building such as Montrose Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Kirkton of Craig is about 2 miles south of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. If you need sand mastic in Kirkton of Craig, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Aberdeenshire from our Crawley base. Across Aberdeenshire, we cover 161 places, Kirkton of Craig among them. There’s also a page for Dundee, roughly 24 miles from Kirkton of Craig.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: DD10. If you are just outside Kirkton of Craig, we cover Ferryden (1 mile north-east), Montrose (2 miles north), Hillside (4 miles north), Inverkeilor (5 miles south-west) and Craigo (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Laurencekirk (10 miles north), Inverbervie (13 miles north-east) and Johnshaven (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kirkton of Craig
Kirkton of Craig’s nearest station is Montrose station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Montrose Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Dunninald Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Kirkton of Craig include Duns Dish and Montrose Basin.
Kirkton of Craig questions
Do you cover smaller places like Kirkton of Craig?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does the coastal weather in Kirkton of Craig affect outside sealant?
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. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
Not right away. It skins first and hardens fully later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
What sealant work cannot fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Broken panes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether the work is at height
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why it’s worth doing now in Kirkton of Craig
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall, so dealing with it now protects both. In an older home around Kirkton of Craig, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
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. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Kirkton of Craig clients choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We are fully insured
See our cost guide and our reviews.