Dundee · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Tealing
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Tealing, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tealing
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on sash and case windows, tenement windows and stone surrounds, and people most often call us about failed mastic on an exposed elevation and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out.
In and around a place like Tealing, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Tealing (DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Questions from Tealing
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Tealing?
All our work, in Tealing and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do sand mastic in Tealing?
Yes, Tealing is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic can sit properly.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Tealing.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish but the decision is theirs.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Somewhere like Tealing may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
Advice
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Tealing
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
Sand mastic in Tealing: local notes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. 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.
Around Tealing, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Tealing is about 4 miles north of Dundee, in Dundee. Anywhere in DD4, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Tealing is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work for sand mastic.
Our applicators cover all of DD4 for sand mastic. We also cover the places around Tealing: Inveraldie (1 mile south-east), Barns of Claverhouse (2 miles south), Strathmartine (3 miles south-west), Bridgefoot (3 miles south-west) and Claverhouse (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dundee (4 miles south), Broughty Ferry (6 miles south-east), Stobswell (5 miles south), Monifieth (6 miles south-east), Blackness (5 miles south) and Barnhill (6 miles south-east).
Around Tealing
Nearby you will also find Powrie Castle (2.7 miles south) and Maryfield Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Tealing include Trottick Mill Ponds and Gallow Hill.
Quotes for sand mastic in Tealing
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that is easy
If you’re in Tealing and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Do you need sand mastic in Tealing?
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For an older house near a landmark such as Tealing Parish Church And Churchyard, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long the guarantee is
- What preparation is included
- What the cure time is
How the job changes by surface
Period and listed homes
Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. If your home is listed, ask your local planning authority about consent.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tealing
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Tealing, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.