Dundee · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Newbigging, Dundee
Window and door surrounds in Newbigging need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Newbigging
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We’re often asked to deal with a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and brick reveals.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Newbigging (DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Newbigging
Newbigging 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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Monifieth station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Newbigging is about 3 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Newbigging. 50 places in Dundee are on our list. For nearby work, see our Dundee page.
Here we cover the DD5 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Templehall Place, Sanderson Place and Pitairlie Road. Other places close to Newbigging include Drumsturdy (1 mile south-west), Kingennie (1 mile west), Monikie (2 miles north), Wellbank (2 miles west) and Bucklerheads (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dundee (7 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south-west), Stobswell (6 miles south-west), Blackness (8 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles south-west) and Logie (8 miles south-west).
Around Newbigging
The nearest railway station is Monifieth station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ardestie Castle (1.7 miles south) and Ashludie Hospital (1.9 miles south).
Common problems we fix in Newbigging
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Look out for any of the following:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
In the older streets around Newbigging Parish Church And War Memorial, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What preparation is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Your questions about sand mastic in Newbigging
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Newbigging 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.
Do you work for landlords with property near Monifieth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
That depends on your windows. Period windows in stone or brick usually suit sand mastic and newer frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a place like Newbigging, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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Quotes for sand mastic in Newbigging
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. The method is the same as for windows.
Brick reveals
Loose mastic comes out and deep gaps are packed before the new mastic goes in.
Why deal with it now?
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. In an older home around Newbigging, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why Newbigging clients choose us
- We are fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
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