Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Eastfield, Edinburgh
Sand mastic for Eastfield and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Sand mastic in Eastfield, done properly
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on timber door frames, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and people most often call us about window mastic to renew ahead of painting and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Eastfield and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Eastfield (EH15, EH21)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Eastfield homes and the weather
Eastfield is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. 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.
Schools such as Loretto School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Letting a property close to Brunstane station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Eastfield is about 1 mile north-west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH15 postcode area, our applicators can take on sand mastic. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Here we cover the EH15 and EH21 postcode area for sand mastic. We cover properties on Edinburgh Road, Milton Road East and Musselburgh Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Eastfield: Joppa (1 mile west), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (1 mile south-east), Inveresk (2 miles south-east) and Shawfair (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Eastfield
We work in homes and buildings around Portobello Library, Abercorn Park and The David Macbeth Moir pub, among other places. The closest station to Eastfield is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.1 miles east) and Craigmillar Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Cracked or broken glass
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Look over the window mastic once a year
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Quotes for sand mastic in Eastfield
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The type of sealant required
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Where the property is
- The type of property
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
FAQs for Eastfield
I let a flat near Brunstane station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Eastfield?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Eastfield and the rest of Edinburgh.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
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What we’re called out for in Eastfield
Most of it is simply age. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Look out for these signs:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Homes close to St Philip's Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they hold
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- What preparation is included
Why it’s worth doing now in Eastfield
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new work lasts. Around Eastfield, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Tidy, careful work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
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What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. Outside jobs in Eastfield need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.