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Sand Mastic in Abbeyhill
Professional sand mastic in and around Abbeyhill, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sashes that need overhauling
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
How we handle sand mastic in Abbeyhill
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and does not suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. We’re often asked to deal with mastic dropping out of the joint and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, on timber door frames, brick reveals and stone surrounds.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Abbeyhill, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Abbeyhill (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Abbeyhill
Abbeyhill 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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
If you live in an older home near London Road Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Managing a site like Mannafields Christian School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Abbeyhill is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Abbeyhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Abbeyhill is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH7, EH6 and EH8. We cover properties on Abbey Lane, Calton Road and Hutton Road. You’ll find Abbeyhill on the A900, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for sand mastic. Other places close to Abbeyhill include Meadowbank (1 mile east), Lochend (1 mile north-east), Canongate (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile west) and Holyrood (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Abbeyhill
Around Abbeyhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Scottish Poetry Library, Old Royal High School and 1 pub. Also close by are London Street Primary School (0.7 miles west) and Lochend Park (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Abbeyhill is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Why act early in Abbeyhill
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Abbeyhill, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before we start.
Why us?
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Leave the new mastic unpainted, as traditional guidance advises. Ask us before any decorating around it.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Also in Abbeyhill
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
Quotes for sand mastic in Abbeyhill
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
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’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints and we leave things clean and tidy. Inside a flat in Abbeyhill, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
FAQs for Abbeyhill
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Abbeyhill?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
Not straight away. It skins first and hardens fully later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.