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Sand Mastic in Davidson's Mains
We cover Davidson's Mains for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Davidson's Mains
Burnt sand mastic is a traditional material blends with stone and brick surrounds. It suits period and listed homes where a modern sealant bead would stand out. If you are dealing with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and mastic round period door frames that has failed, we can put it right, on sash and case windows, period & listed homes and tenement windows alike.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Davidson's Mains, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Davidson's Mains (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Davidson's Mains
Davidson's Mains is close to 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 Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Davidson's Mains is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Davidson's Mains to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of EH4 and EH12 for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on March Road, Main Street and Hillpark Road. Close by, we work in Silverknowes (1 mile north-east), Craigcrook (1 mile south-east), Parkgrove (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clermiston (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Near you in Davidson's Mains
For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Leave it or put it right?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall so renewing it early protects the window. Private landlords in Davidson's Mains 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We are fully insured
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
Landlord and commercial work in Davidson's Mains
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a city area like Davidson's Mains, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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Quotes for sand mastic in Davidson's Mains
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Also near Davidson's Mains
What else we do in Davidson's Mains
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Davidson's Mains: your questions answered
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Davidson's Mains usually 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 do not.
Does the coastal weather in Davidson's Mains affect outside sealant?
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 normally the first to need attention.
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 decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes. We remove the silicone and clean the joint before the sand mastic goes in.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Common problems we fix in Davidson's Mains
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer does not hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Schools such as Craigroyston Community High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What guarantee comes with the work