Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Fordoun Window Mastic
Window and door frames in Fordoun need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Questions from Fordoun
Do you work for landlords with property near Laurencekirk station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Fordoun?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the joint suits the frame.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
In many cases. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Plenty of draughts come through the inside joint as well as the outside, so sealing both is often worthwhile.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Fordoun
Every window and door frame has a gap around it, and mastic is what closes it. Once that seal fails, wind and rain find the gap. The old mastic is removed and the joint resealed with a flexible exterior sealant. If you’re dealing with mastic that’s falling out in pieces and cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame, we can put it right, on uPVC windows, timber windows & doors and composite doors alike.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Fordoun (AB30)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Fordoun
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Around Fordoun, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Fordoun is about 11 miles north of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Our applicators cover window mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fordoun. Across Aberdeenshire, we cover 161 places, and Fordoun is one of them. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, roughly 22 miles from Fordoun.
Every address in AB30 is covered for window mastic. Local streets include Station Road, Redhall Avenue and Redhall Place. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Auchenblae (2 miles north-west), Arbuthnott (3 miles east), Glenbervie (3 miles north), Laurencekirk (4 miles south-west) and Drumlithie (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Montrose (11 miles south), Stonehaven (10 miles north-east), Banchory (13 miles north), Newtonhill (15 miles north-east), St Cyrus (7 miles south) and Hillside (9 miles south).
What’s near Fordoun
Fordoun’s nearest station is Laurencekirk station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Drumtochty Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Herscha Hill.
Places near Fordoun
What else we do in Fordoun
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Don’t paint over the silicone
Silicone can’t generally be painted, so if you’re planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. We can use a paintable sealant where that matters.
Wet, windy weather is when failed mastic shows itself, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Dealing with it when you first notice a crack avoids chasing leaks through the wet months.
Why it’s worth doing now in Fordoun
A quick bead over the top of old mastic looks like an easy fix, but it will not grip old, dirty sealant. It soon lifts and the leak carries on behind it. The old mastic has to come out. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
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’ll know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Fordoun
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Faulty window hardware
- Condensation trapped between the panes
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Fordoun
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
Signs you need window mastic in Fordoun
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar didn’t grip properly, so it comes away long before its time.
People normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Letting a property close to Laurencekirk station? Then sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door, depending on the size of the job. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely, along with any loose debris.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
If you’re in Fordoun and need window mastic, 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.
Advice
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
How the job changes by surface
Composite doors
Composite doors are normally hung in an uPVC-type frame, so its perimeter joint is sealed much like a window. The bead is colour-matched to the frame.
Patio & French doors
Not every patio door leak is a mastic problem: blocked drain slots, worn brush seals and threshold details can let water in too. We check before we reseal.