Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Midstocket, Aberdeen
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Midstocket, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
How we handle sand mastic in Midstocket
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. If you are dealing with crumbling sand mastic round a window and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can put it right.
In and around a place like Midstocket, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Midstocket (AB15, AB16, AB25)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Midstocket
Midstocket is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Aberdeen’s nickname, the Granite City, comes from its stone buildings, and sealing against granite needs clean, sound edges and a sealant that suits stone.
Letting a property close to Aberdeen station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. For an older house near a landmark such as St Ninian's Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Midstocket is about 1 mile south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Midstocket gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Midstocket is one of 63 places in Aberdeen we cover for sand mastic.
Our applicators cover all of AB15, AB16 and AB25 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Forest Road, Oakhill Road and Edgehill Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Rubislaw (1 mile south), Queen's Cross (1 mile south-east), Aberdeen (1 mile north-east), Cornhill (1 mile north) and Rosemount (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Dyce (4 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south), Cults (3 miles south-west), Cove Bay (4 miles south-east), Peterculter (6 miles south-west) and Kingswells (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Midstocket
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Northfield Academy, Library and Gilcomstoun Primary School. Midstocket’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bon Accord Centre (1.4 miles east) and Mar's Castle (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Rubislaw Quarry and Gallows Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Midstocket
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Nearby places to Midstocket
Other services in Midstocket
What we’re called out for in Midstocket
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Open joints round the window box
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakbank School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if the job turns out different
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether you can choose the colour
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show, so a neat, even finish matters.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Access and height
- Any mould that needs treating
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
Questions from Midstocket
Is Midstocket within the area you cover?
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.
I let a flat near Aberdeen station. Can you help?
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’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
How long does sand mastic take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
When will the new mastic be hard?
The surface skins quite quickly, then hardens over a longer period. Timing depends on the weather and the joint.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a place like Midstocket, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.