East Lothian · Scotland
East Saltoun Sand Mastic
Sand mastic for East Saltoun and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Open joints round the window box
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
About our sand mastic in East Saltoun
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted and we’ll advise if you’re redecorating. We work on tenement windows, timber door frames and brick reveals, and common reasons people get in touch are a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and draughts and rain around sash boxes.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- East Saltoun (EH34)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in East Saltoun
Can you do sand mastic in East Saltoun?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and East Saltoun is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Will you come out to East Saltoun?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
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 have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Generally, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we’re fully insured too.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
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Other services in East Saltoun
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints and we leave things clean and tidy. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
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When to call us in East Saltoun
Some old mastic was never deep enough. A thin layer doesn’t hold well so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
For an older house near a landmark such as Saltoun Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Cracked or broken glass
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around East Saltoun, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Windows and doors in East Saltoun
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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Around East Saltoun, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
East Saltoun is about 4 miles south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Jobs in East Saltoun get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our East Lothian coverage runs to 48 places, and East Saltoun is one of them. We also work in Edinburgh, around 14 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH34. Whether your property is on Main Street, Burnet Crescent and The Glebe or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Easter Pencaitland (2 miles west), Pencaitland (2 miles west), Wester Pencaitland (2 miles west), Bolton (2 miles north-east) and Humbie (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Musselburgh (9 miles west), Haddington (4 miles north-east), Dunbar (14 miles north-east), Tranent (5 miles north-west), North Berwick (11 miles north) and Prestonpans (7 miles north-west).
Around East Saltoun
Nearby you’ll also find East Saltoun Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Roodlands General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Saltoun include Lammer Law.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It suits older brickwork.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. Ask us before any decorating around it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber, which can lead to rot.