Dundee · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Monifieth
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Monifieth. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
How we handle sand mastic in Monifieth
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames generally get a flexible sealant instead, and we will talk through which suits your home. Common call-outs are for failed mastic on an exposed elevation and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, on timber door frames, brick reveals and sash and case windows.
In and around a place like Monifieth, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Monifieth (DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Monifieth
For anyone letting property in or around Monifieth, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the size of the job. Around Monifieth, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Timber that has rotted
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
How we quote for sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
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 go through it with you.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Why deal with it now?
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. Around Monifieth, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
How the job changes by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. The method is the same as for windows.
Towns and villages near Monifieth
Also in Monifieth
Your questions about sand mastic in Monifieth
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Monifieth station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Monifieth?
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.
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.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Normally, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
What sand mastic looks like in Monifieth
Monifieth 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Letting a property close to Monifieth station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. If you look after a building such as Grange Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Monifieth is about 2 miles east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Across the DD5 area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee, large and small. We also work in Dundee, about 6 miles from Monifieth.
Here we cover the DD5 postcode area for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on High Street, Cortachy Circle and Ethiebeaton Terrace or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You’ll find Monifieth on the A930 and B962, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sand mastic. Other places close to Monifieth include Barnhill (1 mile south-west), Broughty Ferry (2 miles west), Drumsturdy (2 miles north), Newbigging (2 miles north) and Kingennie (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (6 miles west), Stobswell (5 miles west), Blackness (7 miles west), Logie (7 miles west), St Marys (7 miles west) and Downfield (6 miles west). Monifieth is among the bigger towns we cover in Dundee.
Landmarks near Monifieth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Monifieth High School. There’s a railway station in Monifieth itself: Monifieth station. Other landmarks nearby include Ashludie Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-west).