Glasgow · Scotland
Botany Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Botany, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Botany homes and the weather
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Historic houses such as Tenement House, about 1.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Botany goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Managing a site like Cleveden Secondary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Botany is about 1 mile north of Dowanhill, in Glasgow. Anywhere in G20, our applicators can take on sand mastic. We cover 183 towns and villages across Glasgow, large and small.
We cover every part of G20, G12 and G23 for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Cowal Road, Winton Lane and Maryhill Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A81, Botany is easy for our applicators to reach for sand mastic. We also cover Wyndford (1 mile south), Maryhill (1 mile north), High Ruchill (1 mile east), Gilshochill (1 mile north-east) and Cadder (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Glasgow (3 miles south), Calton (3 miles south-east), Langside (5 miles south), Yoker (3 miles west), Mount Florida (5 miles south) and Hillpark (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Botany
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dawsholm Park, Glasgow University Library and The Crosslands pub, among other places. Botany’s nearest station is Summerston station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Partick Castle (1.6 miles south) and Glasgow Museum of Transport (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Castle Hill and Kilmardinny.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Botany
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames usually get a flexible sealant instead, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. We work on period & listed homes, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and mastic dropping out of the joint.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Botany, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Botany (G20, G12, G23)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The size of the job
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few photos by email, if you can
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Nearby places to Botany
Also in Botany
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Cracked or broken glass
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Signs you need sand mastic in Botany
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
For landlords with property near Summerston station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear and the mastic can crack early. We rake it out and renew it.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It suits older brickwork.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows from start to finish. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Botany, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Related advice
Questions from Botany
Do you cover Botany for sand mastic?
Yes, Botany is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Botany?
The owners of the flats normally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.