Dundee · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Newbigging, Dundee
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors in Newbigging, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
Window mastic in Newbigging, done properly
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. We’re often asked to deal with hard, cracked sealant around windows and leaking joints at the ends of sills, on patio & French doors, window sills and uPVC windows.
In and around a place like Newbigging, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Newbigging (DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What window mastic looks like in Newbigging
Newbigging is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Dundee sits on the north bank of the Tay, and much of its older housing is sandstone tenements.
For an older house near a landmark such as Newbigging Parish Church And War Memorial, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Newbigging is about 3 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Across the DD5 area, our applicators can take on window mastic. Newbigging is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work for window mastic. Our Dundee page covers work nearby (7 miles or so).
Jobs for window mastic in DD5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Templehall Place, Sanderson Place and Pitairlie Road. We also cover the places around Newbigging: Drumsturdy (1 mile south-west), Kingennie (1 mile west), Monikie (2 miles north), Wellbank (2 miles west) and Bucklerheads (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dundee (7 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south-west), Stobswell (6 miles south-west), Blackness (8 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles south-west) and Logie (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Newbigging
The nearest railway station is Monifieth station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ardestie Castle (1.7 miles south) and Ashludie Hospital (1.9 miles south).
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Coated aluminium needs a compatible sealant. Neutral-cure sealant is the safe choice.
Timber windows & doors
On period timber windows, traditional sand mastic is sometimes the better choice. We’ll tell you which suits your home.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
When to call us in Newbigging
Mastic ages in the weather. UV light hardens the outside of the bead, and over the years it loses its give, cracks and comes away.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
For landlords with property near Monifieth station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber windows & doors
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
Quotes for window mastic in Newbigging
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
Why it’s worth doing now in Newbigging
Draughts and leaks don’t always mean new windows. If the frames and glass are in good order, resealing the joints is often all that is needed. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we’ll tell you. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Newbigging clients choose us
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We’re fully insured
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
Related advice
Newbigging: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Monifieth station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, 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 will send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Newbigging?
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.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. We can use white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
It will if the frame joint is the problem. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Outside is the weather seal; inside closes the gap to the plaster. We can do either or both.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.