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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Craigton, Glasgow
Sand mastic for Craigton, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Craigton
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you have tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can help.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Craigton, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Craigton (G52, G51, G41)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several for a typical job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Craigton, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
If you’re in Craigton and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What else we do in Craigton
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Timber that has rotted
- Broken panes
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
Why deal with it now?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Private landlords in Craigton 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.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What you get with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Common problems we fix in Craigton
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Pollok House, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Craigton.
Before you book anyone
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- The length of the guarantee
- Are they insured?
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craigton
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Common questions in Craigton
Do you work for landlords with property near Cardonald station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Craigton in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Craigton is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies to all our work.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Frames and glazing around Craigton
Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Managing a site like Craigton Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Cardonald station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Craigton is about 2 miles west of Glasgow, in Glasgow. Whether you are in the middle of Craigton or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 183 places in Glasgow are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in G52, G51 and G41 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Sand mastic is available to properties on Luss Road, Morar Road and Clunie Road. Main roads around Craigton include the A761, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we work in Halfway (1 mile south-west), Drumoyne (1 mile north), Mosspark (1 mile south), Moorepark (1 mile north-east) and Ibrox (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Woodside (3 miles north-east), North Kelvinside (3 miles north-east), Garnethill (3 miles north-east), Anderston (3 miles north-east), Kelvinside (3 miles north) and Calton (4 miles east).
What’s near Craigton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bellahouston Park and Govan High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cardonald station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Elder Cottage Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Haggs Castle (1.6 miles south-east).