Fife · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Pitscottie, Fife
Professional sand mastic in and around Pitscottie, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
How we handle sand mastic in Pitscottie
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. If you’re dealing with old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and draughty sash windows at the surround, we can put it right.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Pitscottie (KY15)
- Region
- Fife
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
The box of a sash and case window sits in the stone or brick opening. The gap round it is pointed with sand mastic.
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the joint varies in width. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together.
Leave it or put it right?
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps, and the new mastic is traditionally left unpainted. In an older home around Pitscottie, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- We’re fully insured
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
What sand mastic looks like in Pitscottie
With historic houses such as Hill of Tarvit (about 2.5 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Pitscottie as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Cupar station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Hill of Tarvit, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pitscottie, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Pitscottie is about 12 miles south of Dundee, in Fife. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Pitscottie is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 133 places across Fife, large and small. Our Dundee page covers work nearby, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the KY15 postcode area for sand mastic. We cover properties on Cupar Road, Ceres Road and Elie Road. If you’re just outside Pitscottie, we cover Ceres (1 mile south-west), Dairsie (3 miles north), Craigrothie (3 miles south-west), Cupar (3 miles west) and Strathkinness (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Kirkcaldy (15 miles south-west), Glenrothes (12 miles south-west), Leven (8 miles south), St Andrews (6 miles east), Dysart (14 miles south-west) and Methil (9 miles south).
Around Pitscottie
For rail, the closest station is Cupar station, about 2.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Craighall Castle (1.6 miles south) and Fife Folk Museum (1.5 miles south-west).
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Pitscottie, 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.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
When it isn’t the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Decayed frames that need repair
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
Questions from Pitscottie
Is Pitscottie in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Pitscottie is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Cupar station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, sand mastic included.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
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How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- When we can work, for business premises
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether the work is at height
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.