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Sand Mastic in Bingham
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Bingham, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Frames and glazing around Bingham
Bingham is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
Managing a site like Castlebrae Community High School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Whitefoord House, about 2.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bingham.
Bingham is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH15, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Bingham is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Work in EH15, EH16 and EH8 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Hay Avenue, Dunkirk Road and Harewood Road. Bingham sits on or near the A6095 and A6106, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Bingham include Niddrie Mains (1 mile south-east), Magdalene (1 mile north-east), Niddrie (1 mile south-east), Greendykes (1 mile south) and Craigmillar (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bingham
In Bingham, that means homes and buildings near Portobello Library, Duddingston Kirk and Craigmillar Castle Park. Bingham’s nearest station is Brunstane station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
About our sand mastic in Bingham
Sand mastic is the traditional way to point the gap between a timber window frame and the stone or brick around it. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. Common call-outs are for weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and wind and rain getting in round a sash window, across stone surrounds, brick reveals and period & listed homes.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Bingham, access is the first thing to plan.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- Bingham (EH15, EH16, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Draughts round a sash window are not always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Bingham, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
How we quote for sand mastic
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Parking in city streets around Bingham can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Landlords and letting agents in Bingham can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
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What the job involves on each surface
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show so we finish it carefully.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look rather than patching it.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
Bingham questions
Does the coastal weather in Bingham affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brunstane station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
When will the new mastic be hard?
Not straight away. It skins first and hardens fully later, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
How long does sand mastic take?
A typical job takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we’re fully insured.
Do you come to Bingham?
Yes. We cover Bingham and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
Do you need sand mastic in Bingham?
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
The most common problems we see are:
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
For landlords with property near Brunstane station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold