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Sand Mastic in Greendykes
Sand mastic for Greendykes and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Sand mastic in Greendykes
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. We are often asked to deal with mastic dropping out of the joint and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, on sash and case windows, timber door frames and brick reveals.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Greendykes, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Greendykes (EH16, EH15, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Greendykes
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. For landlords in Greendykes, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why Greendykes customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Fully insured
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
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How we quote for sand mastic
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
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. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need sand mastic in Greendykes
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
The most common problems we see are:
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
For landlords with property near Brunstane station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What sand mastic looks like in Greendykes
Greendykes 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. 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 an older house near a landmark such as Robin Chapel, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Castlebrae Community High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Greendykes is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Greendykes to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Greendykes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs for sand mastic in EH16, EH15 and EH22 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Hay Avenue, Aspen Road and Friary Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A6095 close by, Greendykes is easy for our applicators to reach. If you are just outside Greendykes, we cover The Wisp (1 mile south-east), Niddrie Mains (1 mile north-east), Niddrie (1 mile east), Craigmillar (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Greendykes
In Greendykes, that means homes and buildings near Craigmillar Castle Park, Duddingston Kirk and Portobello Library and the streets around them. The closest station to Greendykes is Brunstane station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Morita Museum of Fine Art (1.8 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Your questions about sand mastic in Greendykes
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Greendykes get organised?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. 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.
I let a flat near Brunstane station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
What does sand mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic beds in well.
Do you work in Greendykes?
Yes. We work in Greendykes, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
We will talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. In a city area like Greendykes, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- 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
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
Sash windows are where we do most sand mastic work. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials, and sand mastic is one of them.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Greendykes
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.