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Sand Mastic in Craigentinny
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Craigentinny? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Open joints round the window box
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
How we handle sand mastic in Craigentinny
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on period & listed homes, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about silicone on a period window that looks wrong and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which usually means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Craigentinny and across Edinburgh.
- Place
- Craigentinny (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Craigentinny
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants do not always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. For landlords in Craigentinny, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Craigentinny
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints from start to finish. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Craigentinny, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
For sand mastic in Craigentinny, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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Questions from Craigentinny
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Craigentinny?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Craigentinny generally arranged?
It normally 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 don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
We’ll talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Craigentinny?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Sand mastic in Craigentinny: local notes
Craigentinny is within about 1 mile 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, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
If you live in an older home near Restalrig Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Craigentinny is about 2 miles south-east of Bonnington, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Craigentinny can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, large and small.
Jobs for sand mastic in EH7, EH8 and EH15 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Goff Avenue, King's Road and Loaning Road or a nearby road, we can help. Craigentinny is on the A199 and A1140, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for sand mastic. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Mountcastle (1 mile south), Piershill (1 mile south-west), Northfield (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile west) and Jock's Lodge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), Canonmills (3 miles west) and West Coates (4 miles west).
Around Craigentinny
In Craigentinny, that means homes and buildings near Portobello Library, Public House and Mannafields Christian School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Hibernian Football Club Museum (1.3 miles west) and St. James Centre (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside, so a neat, even finish matters.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
What affects the quote in Craigentinny
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Craigentinny, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Cracked or broken glass
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals