Dundee · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Whitfield, Dundee
Window and door surrounds in Whitfield 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
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Open joints round the window box
Should I try it myself first?
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.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How we handle sand mastic in Whitfield
Sand mastic does not last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. We work on period & listed homes, sash and case windows and timber door frames, and people most often call us about mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and wind and rain getting in round a sash window.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Whitfield, access is the first thing to plan.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Whitfield (DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
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Common problems we fix in Whitfield
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Exposed elevations normally fail first.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Letting a property close to Broughty Ferry station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- What product goes in the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Whitfield and across Dundee. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured.
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.
Windows and doors in Whitfield
Whitfield 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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
In the older streets around St Ninian's Episcopal Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you look after a building such as Braeview Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Whitfield is about 2 miles north-east of Dundee, in Dundee. For sand mastic in and around Whitfield, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Dundee from our Crawley base. Across Dundee, we cover 50 places, and Whitfield is one of them.
All of DD4 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Midmill Road, Cairn Avenue and Longcroft Road and the roads around them. We also cover Pitkerro (1 mile south-west), Ballumbie (1 mile east), Douglas (1 mile south-east), Mill of Mains (1 mile west) and Craigiebank (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Monifieth (4 miles east), Blackness (3 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles east), Logie (3 miles south-west), St Marys (3 miles west) and Downfield (3 miles west).
Near you in Whitfield
Around Whitfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Morgan Academy and Baxter Park. Whitfield’s nearest station is Broughty Ferry station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include McManus Gallery (2.5 miles south-west) and Maryfield Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whitfield include Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
FAQs for Whitfield
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Whitfield?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t.
I let a flat near Broughty Ferry station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, 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.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We will help you decide. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
How much does sand mastic cost in Whitfield?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do you cover Whitfield?
Yes. We work in Whitfield and the rest of Dundee, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a tenement in Whitfield, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.