Edinburgh · Scotland
Ferniehill Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Ferniehill: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Ferniehill
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It’s a good fit for period properties where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Ferniehill, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Ferniehill
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Liberton High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Melville Castle, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ferniehill, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. If you need sand mastic in Ferniehill, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Ferniehill included. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Ferniehill is one of them.
We cover every part of EH17, EH16 and EH22 for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. With the A772 close by, Ferniehill is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Ferniehill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ferniehill include Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and the area is left clean. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Ferniehill, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
FAQs for Ferniehill
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Ferniehill?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you cover Ferniehill for sand mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Ferniehill is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
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.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We’ll tell you what to expect for your job.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What guarantee comes with the work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Also near Ferniehill
What else we do in Ferniehill
What happens if it’s left?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and blends with the stone or brick. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Ferniehill, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Ferniehill clients choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
How we quote for sand mastic
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
If you’re in Ferniehill and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Different surfaces, different methods
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Period and listed homes
A traditional finish suits a period property.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Make sure water runs off the sill
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It forms a skin fairly soon but needs longer to fully harden.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. The longer it’s left, the more the joint opens.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ferniehill
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Ferniehill and across Edinburgh. Several sites can be quoted together.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.