Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Burghmuirhead
Specialist sand mastic for Burghmuirhead: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Burghmuirhead
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 and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. Common call-outs are for mastic round period door frames that has failed and gaps where the frame meets the masonry, across tenement windows, sash and case windows and timber door frames.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Burghmuirhead, access is the first thing to plan.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Burghmuirhead (EH10, EH11, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Burghmuirhead, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
What happens if it’s left?
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone while raking out the old mastic.
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Burghmuirhead: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haymarket station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Burghmuirhead usually arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you work in Burghmuirhead?
Yes. We cover Burghmuirhead and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What does sand mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, we do this often. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic beds in well.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Sand mastic in Burghmuirhead: local notes
Burghmuirhead is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. 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 Iain Tomlin School of Music? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For an older house near a landmark such as North Morningside Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Burghmuirhead is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Burghmuirhead or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Burghmuirhead is one of them.
Here we cover the EH10, EH11 and EH9 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Canaan Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Burghmuirhead: Holy Corner (1 mile north), Church Hill (1 mile south), Greenhill (1 mile north-east), Merchiston (1 mile north) and Bruntsfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Burghmuirhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Cuthbert's Church, Craiglockhart Primary School and Bruntsfield Links, among other places. You will also find Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile north), National Museums Scotland Library (1.2 miles north-east) and Golf Tavern (0.5 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Waverley Mall (1.5 miles north-east) and Bruntsfield Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Blackford Hill.
For landlords 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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What we are called out for in Burghmuirhead
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They don’t move with the timber and we normally remove them.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Letting a property close to Haymarket station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Before you book anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not