West Lothian · Scotland
Bents Sand Mastic
Professional sand mastic in and around Bents, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Sand mastic in Bents
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are old cement repairs round a window that have failed and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Bents depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Bents and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Bents (EH47)
- Wider area
- West Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Outdoor work around Bents depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
If you are in Bents and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
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Why deal with it now?
Not every filler suits an old window surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. In an older home around Bents, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- We never seal over old sealant
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
If you manage several properties in or around Bents, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
What we’re called out for in Bents
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not move with the timber and we normally remove them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Rented homes near Addiewell station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
What else we do in Bents
Bents homes and the weather
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. 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.
In and around Bents, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Bents is about 4 miles south of Bathgate, in West Lothian. Every kind of property in Bents can book us for sand mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our West Lothian coverage runs to 58 places, and Bents is one of them. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (18 miles or so).
Work in EH47 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Main Street, Meadow Drive and Knowe Park Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bents: Stoneyburn (1 mile north-east), Loganlea (1 mile east), Addiebrownhill (1 mile east), Breich (1 mile south-west) and Addiewell (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Livingston (6 miles north-east), Bathgate (4 miles north), Linlithgow (9 miles north), East Calder (8 miles north-east), Broxburn (9 miles north-east) and Armadale (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bents
The nearest railway station is Addiewell station, roughly 1.4 miles east. A little further out are Bathgate Castle (3.6 miles north) and Tippethill House Hospital (2.9 miles north-west).
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
FAQs for Bents
I let a flat near Addiewell station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can you do sand mastic in Bents?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Bents is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
It takes a while. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What affects the quote in Bents
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.