Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Craigour, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Craigour? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
About our sand mastic in Craigour
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. Common call-outs are for mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and mastic dropping out of the joint, across timber door frames, sash and case windows and tenement windows.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Craigour, access is the first thing to plan.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Craigour (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Private landlords in Craigour must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why us?
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
Quotes for sand mastic in Craigour
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Do you need sand mastic in Craigour?
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How much experience the applicator has
How it works
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. Parking in city streets around Craigour can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- 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.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
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.
Your questions about sand mastic in Craigour
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Craigour?
The owners of the flats usually 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.
How do I get a quote for sand mastic in Craigour?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
What guarantee comes with the work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Which products 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. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do you come to Craigour?
Yes. We work in Craigour and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Windows and doors in Craigour
Craigour is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
Schools such as Liberton High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you live in an older home near Liberton Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Craigour is about 3 miles north-west of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Craigour get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Craigour is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for sand mastic.
Work in EH17 and EH16 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Gilmerton Road, Craigour Avenue and Ferniehill Road. Main roads around Craigour include the A772, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Craigour include Moredun (1 mile south-east), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Little France (1 mile north), Ferniehill (1 mile south-east) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Craigour
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park. Craigour’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 1.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Natural History Collections (1.5 miles north-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
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What the job involves on each surface
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is normally favoured.
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.