Midlothian · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Easthouses
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- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
When something else is needed
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- 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 before you book.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
How we handle sand mastic in Easthouses
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. We rake it out and renew it and tidies the surround. We work on timber door frames, tenement windows and stone surrounds, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where the frame meets the masonry and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick.
In and around a place like Easthouses, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Easthouses (EH22)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Easthouses
What affects the cost of sand mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
When to call us in Easthouses
Age is the main cause. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building around Easthouses goes.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Landlord and commercial work in Easthouses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a place like Easthouses, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
If you are in Easthouses and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Sand mastic in Easthouses: local notes
Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 2.3 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Easthouses has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Schools such as Newbattle Community High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you let a flat or house near Newtongrange station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Easthouses is about 1 mile south-east of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Every kind of property in Easthouses can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Midlothian, we cover 33 places, and Easthouses is one of them. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH22. That includes homes and businesses on Mayfield Road, Park Crescent and Easthouses Road. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Mayfield (1 mile south-east), Newtongrange (1 mile south-west), Dalkeith (1 mile north-west), D'Arcy (1 mile south-east) and Newbattle (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles west), Shawfair (3 miles north-west), Danderhall (3 miles north-west), Rosewell (4 miles south-west) and Roslin (5 miles west).
Near you in Easthouses
For rail, the closest station is Newtongrange station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Midlothian Community Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Cousland Smiddy (2.7 miles north-east).
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Where a building is shared, window work may involve neighbours so it’s worth checking responsibilities.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
What happens if it’s left?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad and new mastic seals them. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Easthouses
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Tidy, careful work
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Easthouses questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Newtongrange station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Easthouses within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes. The silicone is cut out and the joint cleaned, then point it with sand mastic.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They’ll tell you if consent is needed for work to your windows.