Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Tullos
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Tullos? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
How it works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Outside jobs in Tullos need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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About our sand mastic in Tullos
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. If you have old cement repairs round a window that have failed and crumbling sand mastic round a window, we can put it right.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Tullos depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Tullos (AB12, AB11)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
Landlord and commercial work in Tullos
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Signs you need sand mastic in Tullos
Age is the main cause. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time, depending on exposure and upkeep.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Comparing quotes
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We can do one window or several.
Brick reveals
An open joint at a brick reveal lets weather in. Renewing the mastic closes it.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
For sand mastic in Tullos, drop us a line 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.
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Common questions in Tullos
I let a flat near Aberdeen station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Tullos?
Yes, Tullos is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building 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 sealant bonds properly.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Sand mastic in Tullos: local notes
Tullos is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Torry Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near Nigg Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Tullos is about 1 mile south-east of Ferryhill, in Aberdeen. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tullos and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Aberdeen. We cover 63 towns and villages across Aberdeen.
We cover every part of AB12 and AB11 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Minto Avenue, Hillview Road and Kirkhill Road. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Altens (1 mile south), Balnagask (1 mile north-east), Torry (1 mile north), Cove Bay (1 mile south) and Footdee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (3 miles north-west), Berryden (3 miles north-west), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (5 miles south-west) and Cults (4 miles west).
Around Tullos
We work in homes and buildings around St Margaret's School for Girls and Duthie Park, among other places. The closest station to Tullos is Aberdeen station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Union Square Aberdeen (1.5 miles north) and Tolbooth Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Tullos include Lower Lake and Tullos Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tullos
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. In an older home around Tullos, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
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