East Lothian · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Athelstaneford, East Lothian
Sand mastic across Athelstaneford and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Common problems we fix in Athelstaneford
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint and we normally remove them.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
For landlords with property near Drem station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How hidden problems are handled
About our sand mastic in Athelstaneford
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames normally get a flexible sealant instead and we will explain which is best for yours. Common call-outs are for failed mastic on an exposed elevation and crumbling sand mastic round a window, on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and timber door frames.
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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Athelstaneford (EH39)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
An open joint at a brick reveal lets weather in. New mastic seals the gap.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outside jobs in Athelstaneford need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we quote for sand mastic
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The amount of work
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
For sand mastic in Athelstaneford, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Athelstaneford
If you manage several properties in or around Athelstaneford, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Your questions about sand mastic in Athelstaneford
Do you cover Athelstaneford for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Athelstaneford is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Athelstaneford within the area you cover?
Yes, Athelstaneford is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
Can I paint the new mastic?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Ask us before decorating.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
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Honest limits
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Sashes that need overhauling
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
Athelstaneford homes and the weather
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In the older streets around Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Athelstaneford is about 3 miles north-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. If you need sand mastic in Athelstaneford, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover East Lothian. Athelstaneford is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover for sand mastic. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby, about 18 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of EH39 for sand mastic. Whether your property is on The Maltings and Glebe Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Drem (2 miles north-west), Haddington (3 miles south-west), Kingston (3 miles north), East Linton (3 miles east) and Dovecote (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (12 miles west), Dunbar (9 miles east), Tranent (9 miles west), North Berwick (5 miles north), Prestonpans (9 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (8 miles west).
Around Athelstaneford
The nearest railway station is Drem station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Roodlands General Hospital (3 miles south-west) and Barnes Castle (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Athelstaneford includes Marl Loch and Skid Hill.