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Sand Mastic in Curriehill
Specialist sand mastic for Curriehill: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Common questions in Curriehill
Can you do sand mastic in Curriehill?
Yes, Curriehill is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Curriehill?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
What exactly is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
About our sand mastic in Curriehill
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on period & listed homes, timber door frames and brick reveals, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mastic round a front door frame and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Curriehill depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Curriehill (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a place like Curriehill, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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When to call us in Curriehill
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Homes close to Currie Kirk include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
What your quote should include
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What insurance they hold
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Timber that has rotted
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Curriehill
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Roughly how big the job is
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
What sand mastic looks like in Curriehill
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
If you let a flat or house near Curriehill station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Managing a site like Currie High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Curriehill is about 5 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homes and businesses in Curriehill. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Curriehill among them.
All of EH14 is covered for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Bryce Road, Palmer Road and Dolphin Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Currie (1 mile south-east), Warriston (1 mile north-west), Riccarton (1 mile north), Balerno (1 mile south-west) and Juniper Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (8 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (7 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Curriehill
Around Curriehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Malleny Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Curriehill itself: Curriehill station. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north) and Heriot Watt University Museum (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Curriehill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Warklaw Hill.
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Also in Curriehill
Why it’s worth doing now in Curriehill
New sash windows are a major, costly change and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We never seal over old sealant
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It suits older brickwork.
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours, so check who is responsible first.