Edinburgh · Scotland
Edinburgh Waterfront Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Edinburgh Waterfront, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints round the window box
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
How we handle sand mastic in Edinburgh Waterfront
We work across Edinburgh Waterfront renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand, finished to suit the masonry. We work on stone surrounds, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which usually means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Edinburgh Waterfront (EH5, EH4, EH95)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need sand mastic in Edinburgh Waterfront?
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows, which is a good time to renew it.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ainslie Park High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
Landlord and commercial work in Edinburgh Waterfront
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- How much there is to do
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Windows and doors in Edinburgh Waterfront
Edinburgh Waterfront is close to 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. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
In the older streets around Granton Congregational Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Edinburgh Waterfront is about 2 miles north-west of Silvermills, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH5, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Edinburgh Waterfront among them.
Work in EH5, EH4 and EH95 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Herring Road, Merlin Avenue and Crewe Road West, and we cover them all. We also cover West Pilton (1 mile south), Granton (1 mile south-east), Pilton (1 mile south), Muirhouse (1 mile south-west) and Crewe Toll (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (3 miles east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles south-east), Broughton (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Edinburgh Waterfront
Around Edinburgh Waterfront, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Starbank Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, about 2.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Craigcrook Castle (2 miles south-west) and Western General Hospital (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows, depending on the size of the job. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Edinburgh Waterfront, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- 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.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Edinburgh Waterfront
Filling over old, loose mastic does not last. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Edinburgh Waterfront, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Edinburgh Waterfront
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
Questions from Edinburgh Waterfront
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Edinburgh Waterfront get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we will advise.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
When will the new mastic be hard?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later and we will give you an idea for your job.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
It depends on the window. Period windows in stone or brick generally suit sand mastic, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Do you work in Edinburgh Waterfront?
We do. Edinburgh Waterfront is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.