Edinburgh · Scotland
Buckstone Sand Mastic
We cover Buckstone for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Buckstone
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We work on brick reveals, period & listed homes and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are modern sealant on a period surround and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Buckstone, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Buckstone (EH10, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Buckstone
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Buckstone usually arranged?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you come to Buckstone?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, Buckstone included.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It forms a skin fairly soon and it hardens fully over a longer time. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Buckstone, along with the rest of our area.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Tell us the height and we will confirm what’s needed.
Sash and case windows
The box of a sash and case window sits in the stone or brick opening. The gap round it is pointed with sand mastic.
Frames and glazing around Buckstone
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. If you live in an older home near Fairmilehead Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Buckstone is about 2 miles south of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH10 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Buckstone is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for sand mastic.
Every address in EH10 and EH16 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Buckstone Road, Waterfield Road and East Camus Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Buckstone include Fairmilehead (1 mile south), Caiystane (1 mile south-west), Comiston (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile west) and Greenbank (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Buckstone
Buckstone’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Cockburn Geological Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Common problems we fix in Buckstone
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Schools such as Firrhill High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How much experience the applicator has
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Buckstone, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
If you are in Buckstone and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Why act early in Buckstone
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Buckstone, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Buckstone
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Fully insured
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.