Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in East Craigs, Edinburgh
We cover East Craigs 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 dropping out of the joint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
What we are called out for in East Craigs
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Managing a site like Craigmount High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the colour is chosen
Sand mastic in East Craigs, done properly
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. Newer frames normally get a flexible sealant instead and we will explain which is best for yours. We work on tenement windows, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and gaps where the frame meets the masonry.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In East Craigs, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- East Craigs (EH12, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in East Craigs
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured.
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How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- The type of property
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Questions from East Craigs
How is work on the outside of a tenement in East Craigs normally arranged?
It usually 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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Gateway station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic and newer frames generally get a flexible sealant.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Do you cover East Craigs?
Yes. We cover East Craigs, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Frames and glazing around East Craigs
East Craigs is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. 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 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.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Gateway station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 3.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around East Craigs goes.
East Craigs is about 4 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH12, our applicators can take on sand mastic. East Craigs is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH12 and EH4. That includes homes and businesses on Niven Road, Craigs Road and Maybury Road. Close by, we work in Bughtlin (1 mile north), West Craigs (1 mile south-west), Maybury (1 mile south), Cammo (1 mile north) and Barnton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles east), Bonnington (5 miles east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (5 miles east).
Near you in East Craigs
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Craigcrook Castle (1.7 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Craigs include Corstorphine Hill and Dundas Loch.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Avoid painting over the new mastic, as traditional guidance advises. If you’re redecorating, ask us first.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
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.
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
A sash window’s box frame sits in the masonry opening. Sand mastic seals the joint round it.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property, and sand mastic is one of them.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Inside a flat in East Craigs, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.