Dundee · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Logie
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Logie? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Sand mastic in Logie
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. We work on timber door frames, stone surrounds and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about window mastic to renew ahead of painting and old cement repairs round a window that have failed.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Logie, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Place
- Logie (DD2, DD1, DD3)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Logie: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Dundee station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Logie any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We’ll talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Logie, along with the rest of our area.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
How we quote for sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
Logie homes and the weather
Logie 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. Dundee’s older tenements are sandstone, and the city sits on the Firth of Tay.
Schools such as Harris Academy are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Dundee station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Logie is about 1 mile south-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Logie gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Logie is one of 50 places in Dundee where we work for sand mastic.
Jobs for sand mastic in DD2, DD1 and DD3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on City Road, Ancrum Road and Tait's Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Logie include Balgay (1 mile north-west), Lochee (1 mile north), Menzieshill (1 mile west), Dryburgh (1 mile north-west) and Ninewells (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Broughty Ferry (5 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles north-east), Whitfield (3 miles north-east) and Douglas (4 miles east). Being one of Dundee’s larger places, Logie has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Logie
We work in homes and buildings around Dundee School of Architecture, The Hawkhill Tavern and Balgay Hill, among other places. Logie’s nearest station is Dundee station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Dudhope Castle (0.7 miles east) and Tayside Medical History Museum (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Landlord and commercial work in Logie
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Why act early in Logie
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Private landlords in Logie must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Fully insured
- Old sealant always removed completely
Nearby places to Logie
What else we do in Logie
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Logie, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. We renew the mastic round each box.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Common problems we fix in Logie
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Open joints round the window box
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Camperdown House, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Logie, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What your quote should include
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What preparation is included
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Are they insured?