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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Duddingston, Edinburgh
We cover Duddingston 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.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
Why act early in Duddingston
Gaps round a sash window let in rain and draughts. Water can get to the frame and the masonry, so dealing with it now protects both. Around Duddingston, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Every job is a little different, 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 will explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Duddingston
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Duddingston
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It suits period and listed homes, where modern sealant can look out of place. Typical jobs include patchy fillers round a sash window and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look, on sash and case windows, timber door frames and brick reveals.
In and around a place like Duddingston, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Duddingston and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- Duddingston (EH8, EH15, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
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How we quote for sand mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What sand mastic looks like in Duddingston
Duddingston is within about 2 miles 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. 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 look after a building such as Holy Rood High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. In the older streets around Duddingston Kirk, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Duddingston is about 1 mile south-west of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Duddingston or further out, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Duddingston is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of the EH8, EH15 and EH16 postcode area for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Old Church Lane, Duddingston Road West and The Causeway and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Northfield (1 mile north-east), Craigmillar (1 mile south), Willowbrae (1 mile north), Prestonfield (1 mile south-west) and Mountcastle (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles north-west), North Leith (3 miles north-west), Canonmills (3 miles north-west) and West Coates (3 miles west).
Near you in Duddingston
In Duddingston, that means homes and buildings near St Trinnean's School, Scottish Poetry Library and Peffermill Playing Fields and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, about 1.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (1.1 miles south) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Nether Hill.
When to call us in Duddingston
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic little by little.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Rented homes near Brunstane station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- Are they insured?
- What the cure time is
- What happens if the job turns out different
Questions from Duddingston
Do you cover smaller places like Duddingston?
Yes. Duddingston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Brunstane station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
How long does the job take?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We will tell you when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. Somewhere like Duddingston may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line 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 we start.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Duddingston can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Duddingston, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.