Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Clovenstone
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Clovenstone and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Timber that has rotted
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
Sand mastic in Clovenstone
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames normally get a flexible sealant instead, and we’ll talk through which suits your home. Typical jobs include old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, on timber door frames, sash and case windows and tenement windows.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Clovenstone (EH14, EH13, EH11)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Clovenstone
Do you work for landlords with property near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. 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 we start.
Is Clovenstone in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Clovenstone is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic usually suits period timber windows best. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Generally, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Why it’s worth doing now in Clovenstone
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. For landlords in Clovenstone, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We are fully insured
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Inside a flat in Clovenstone, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
For sand mastic in Clovenstone, drop us a line at 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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When to call us in Clovenstone
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and loosens it further. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
For landlords with property near Wester Hailes station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Comparing quotes
- Is VAT in the price?
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Towns and villages near Clovenstone
Also in Clovenstone
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 that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Sand mastic in Clovenstone: local notes
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
In the older streets around Wester Hailes Baptist Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Clovenstone is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Clovenstone and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Clovenstone is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH14, EH13 and EH11. Whether your property is on Lanark Road, Ashcroft Lane and Alcorn Square or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Main roads around Clovenstone include the A70, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Baberton (1 mile west), Wester Hailes (1 mile north-west), Kingsknowe (1 mile north-east), Juniper Green (1 mile south-west) and Sighthill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Clovenstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saughton Park, Merchiston Castle School and Juniper Green Parish Church. Clovenstone has its own railway station: Wester Hailes station. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Clovenstone include Torduff Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Quotes for sand mastic in Clovenstone
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the property is
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the gap is not the same all the way round. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.