Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Greenhill, Edinburgh
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Greenhill. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Greenhill
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and isn’t always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We are often asked to deal with cracked mastic round a front door frame and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, on tenement windows, timber door frames and stone surrounds.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Greenhill (EH10, EH9, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Landlords and letting agents in Greenhill can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Why it’s worth doing now in Greenhill
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new mastic stays put. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Greenhill, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Greenhill clients choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
Common problems we fix in Greenhill
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Schools such as Iain Tomlin School of Music are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What product goes in the joint
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How hidden problems are handled
Sand mastic in Greenhill: local notes
Greenhill is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Morningside United Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For landlords with property near Haymarket station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Greenhill is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the EH10, EH9 and EH11 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Canaan Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Burghmuirhead (1 mile south-west), Holy Corner (1 mile west), Church Hill (1 mile south-west), Merchiston (1 mile north) and Bruntsfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles north-east).
Around Greenhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bruntsfield Links, National Museums Scotland Library and Tollcross Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Boroughmuir High School (within half a mile north), St Cuthbert's Church (1.1 miles north) and Golf Tavern (under half a mile north). Greenhill’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Merchiston Tower (less than half a mile west) and Waverley Mall (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blackford Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Towns and villages near Greenhill
What else we do in Greenhill
What sealant work can’t fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Broken panes
- Damaged stone surrounds
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Parking in city streets around Greenhill can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
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Your questions about sand mastic in Greenhill
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haymarket station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Greenhill?
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 do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including the preparation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before work begins.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Your local planning authority is the one to ask. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our one-year guarantee on every job.
What affects the quote in Greenhill
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.