Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Baberton
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Baberton and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In a city area like Baberton, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Advice
About our sand mastic in Baberton
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and timber door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are old cement repairs round a window that have failed and mastic round period door frames that has failed.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Baberton, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Baberton (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many areas need sealing
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need sand mastic in Baberton
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
For an older house near a landmark such as Wester Hailes Baptist Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
- Whether they’re fully insured
Towns and villages near Baberton
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When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
Frames and glazing around Baberton
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh 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.
Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Baberton is about 4 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For sand mastic in and around Baberton, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
Here we cover the EH14, EH11 and EH13 postcode area for sand mastic. You’ll find streets such as Ashcroft Lane, Alcorn Square and Muirend Avenue, and we cover them all. You’ll find Baberton on the A70, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for sand mastic. Close by, we work in Wester Hailes (1 mile north), Clovenstone (1 mile east), Juniper Green (1 mile south), The Calders (1 mile north-west) and Sighthill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Baberton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Juniper Green Parish Church and Merchiston Castle School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Baberton itself: Wester Hailes station. Other landmarks nearby include War Poets Collection (0.9 miles north) and Craigcrook Castle (3.1 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Torphin Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Questions from Baberton
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Baberton get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you cover Baberton for sand mastic?
Yes, Baberton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
What is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We will help you decide. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.