West Lothian · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Addiewell, West Lothian
Professional sand mastic in and around Addiewell, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
What sand mastic looks like in Addiewell
Historic houses like Howden House (about 4.8 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Addiewell has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Addiewell station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Addiewell is about 4 miles south of Bathgate, in West Lothian. Across the EH55 area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Across West Lothian, we cover 58 places, Addiewell among them. We also work in Edinburgh, about 17 miles from Addiewell.
Work in EH55 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Station Road, Station Court and Blackburn Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Addiebrownhill (1 mile south-west), Loganlea (1 mile south-west), Stoneyburn (1 mile west), Bents (1 mile west) and Blackburn (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Livingston (5 miles north-east), Bathgate (4 miles north), Linlithgow (9 miles north), Whitburn (3 miles west), East Calder (7 miles north-east) and Broxburn (8 miles north-east).
Around Addiewell
Addiewell has its own railway station: Addiewell station. A little further out are Tippethill House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Whitburn Community Museum (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Addiewell includes Dechmont Law.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Addiewell
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. Typical jobs include mastic worn away on windows facing the weather and mastic round period door frames that has failed, on tenement windows, stone surrounds and brick reveals.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Addiewell is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Addiewell (EH55)
- Region
- West Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
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- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
Signs you need sand mastic in Addiewell
Shallow joints are a common cause. A thin layer doesn’t hold well, which is why we pack deep voids first and get the depth right.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Historic houses such as Howden House, about 4.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around Addiewell goes.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Are they insured?
FAQs for Addiewell
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Addiewell station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Addiewell in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Addiewell is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We will talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
What affects the quote in Addiewell
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why it’s worth doing now in Addiewell
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why book with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
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What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the gap is not the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It suits older brickwork.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, depending on the amount of work. Around Addiewell, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.