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Sand Mastic in Midlothian

Sand mastic in all 33 towns and villages of Midlothian, done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.

Sand Mastic across Midlothian

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Sand mastic in every part of Midlothian

Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch for a quick quote.

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Sand mastic across Midlothian: what to expect

Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. We are often asked to deal with wind and rain getting in round a sash window and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look, across stone surrounds, tenement windows and sash and case windows.

There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases.

We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
Large voids are packed out.
We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
The finish is dressed neatly.

Pricing in Midlothian

Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.

Why clients in Midlothian choose us

Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Tidy, careful work
An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Full insurance on every job

Ask for a quote

For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.

What’s near Bonnyrigg

Around Bonnyrigg, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bonnyrigg Parish Church, Lasswade High School Centre and Public Library and the streets around them. Bonnyrigg’s nearest station is Eskbank station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dalhousie Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Midlothian Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bonnyrigg include The New Leaf Co-op and Edgelaw Reservoir.

Windows and doors across Midlothian

Across Midlothian, from Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith and Penicuik outwards, frames range from older timber to modern uPVC and aluminium. The mastic around all of them ages, and it’s usually the first thing to let the weather in.

Homes in Scotland come with their own details: harled walls, sash and case windows and, in the larger towns and cities, tenements. Midlothian is part of the area we cover across Scotland. Coastal guest houses and holiday lets in Midlothian can see heavy use in busy months, so their sealant and grout wear faster than most, and the weather is hard on the outside too.

Bonnyrigg: In the older streets around Bonnyrigg Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For landlords with property near Eskbank station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.

How we quote for sand mastic

We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:

The old material and how stubborn it is
Working hours on commercial sites
How much there is to do
Whether there’s mould to deal with

Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.

Helping us quote

You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:

Photos by email, if that is easy
If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Access, such as stairs, a lift or height

If you are in Midlothian and need sand 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 we start.

What we’re called out for in Midlothian

Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint, and they usually need raking out.

It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:

Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
Draughty sash windows at the surround

Surface by surface

Sash and case windows

The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.

Tenement and terrace windows

Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We can do one window or several.

Honest limits

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

Timber that has rotted
Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
Cracked or broken glass

Looking after it afterwards

No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:

Get any rot dealt with first
Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Leave the new mastic unpainted
Look over the window mastic once a year

Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.

Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.

Your questions about sand mastic in Midlothian

What guarantee comes with the work?

Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.

Can you quote for more than one area?

Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.

Do you cover Midlothian?

Yes, we do. Midlothian is part of the area we cover.

Can landlords and businesses book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.

What sealant do you use?

It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.

Will there be a smell?

There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Opening a window helps.

How much does sand mastic cost in Midlothian?

Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.