Dundee · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Muirhead, Dundee
Sand mastic in Muirhead from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Sand mastic in Muirhead, done properly
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. We work on brick reveals, stone surrounds and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Muirhead is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Muirhead (DD2)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Muirhead questions
Is Muirhead in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Muirhead is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is Muirhead within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will advise.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. Several properties can go on one quote, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outside jobs in Muirhead need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors is not affected.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
If you’re in Muirhead 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 will get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Do you need sand mastic in Muirhead?
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint and we normally remove them.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Historic houses such as Camperdown House, about 1.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Muirhead goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Muirhead can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
For anyone letting property in or around Muirhead, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The type of sealant required
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Why act early in Muirhead
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new work lasts. In an older home around Muirhead, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Tidy, careful work
- We never seal over old sealant
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
What sand mastic looks like in Muirhead
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Dundee sits on the north bank of the Tay, and much of its older housing is sandstone tenements.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Menzieshill High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Letting a property close to Invergowrie station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Muirhead is about 4 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Muirhead is covered for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Muirhead is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work for sand mastic.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: DD2. Sand mastic is available to properties on Coupar Angus Road, Quarry Road and Inver Terrace and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Muirhead: Birkhill (1 mile east), Liff (1 mile south-west), Camperdown (1 mile south-east), Invergowrie (2 miles south) and St Marys (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Dundee (4 miles south-east), Broughty Ferry (8 miles east), Stobswell (4 miles south-east), Monifieth (9 miles east), Blackness (4 miles south-east) and Barnhill (8 miles east).
Around Muirhead
The closest station to Muirhead is Invergowrie station, roughly 2.9 miles south. A little further out are Royal Dundee Liff Hospital (1 mile south) and Fowlis Castle (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
Places near Muirhead
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How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the gap isn’t the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before the new mastic goes in.
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Muirhead
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes