Dundee · Scotland
Pitkerro Sand Mastic
Sand mastic for Pitkerro and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Common problems we fix in Pitkerro
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and loosens it further. Exposed elevations usually fail first.
Look out for any of the following:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Open joints round the window box
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigie High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What insurance they hold
- What guarantee comes with the work
Sand mastic in Pitkerro, done properly
Across Pitkerro, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. We work on timber door frames, period & listed homes and brick reveals, and people most often call us about weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and draughty sash windows at the surround.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Pitkerro, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Pitkerro as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Pitkerro (DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Parking in city streets around Pitkerro can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
Frames and glazing around Pitkerro
Pitkerro is within about 2 miles of 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 Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows usually belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
If you live in an older home near St Ninian's Episcopal Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. Letting a property close to Dundee station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Pitkerro is about 2 miles east of Dundee, in Dundee. From the centre of Pitkerro to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee.
We work across DD4 for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Fintry Road, Rennell Road and Midmill Road, all of which we cover. You will find Pitkerro on the A972, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we work in Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Mill of Mains (1 mile north-west), Craigiebank (1 mile south), Douglas (1 mile east) and Ballumbie (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Broughty Ferry (3 miles east), Monifieth (4 miles east), Blackness (3 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles east), Logie (3 miles south-west) and St Marys (3 miles west).
Around Pitkerro
Around Pitkerro, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Morgan Academy, St Roque's Library and Baxter Park. For rail, the closest station is Dundee station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Maryfield Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and McManus Gallery (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pitkerro include Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Pitkerro
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Pitkerro: your questions answered
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Pitkerro?
The owners of the flats normally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you work for landlords with property near Dundee station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Pitkerro?
Yes. We work in Pitkerro, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We will talk it through with you. Period homes often look best with sand mastic, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
What does sand mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it has been sealed before
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.