Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Hillend, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Hillend? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Hillend
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon but full hardening takes longer. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted and we’ll advise if you’re redecorating. If you’re dealing with cracked mastic round a front door frame and draughts and rain around sash boxes, we can help, on stone surrounds, period & listed homes and sash and case windows alike.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Hillend (EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Hillend: your questions answered
Do you cover Hillend for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Hillend is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
When will the new mastic be hard?
It skins over fairly quickly but takes longer to harden fully. We will explain what to expect before we leave.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows and we leave things clean and tidy. Outdoor work around Hillend depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Advice
Also near Hillend
What else we do in Hillend
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
For anyone letting property in or around Hillend, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
An open joint at a brick reveal lets weather in. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Frames and glazing around Hillend
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. 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.
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Slateford station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Hillend is about 2 miles south-west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hillend can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Hillend is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for sand mastic.
Jobs for sand mastic in EH10 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Pentland Road and Seafield Moor Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hillend include Old Pentland (1 mile east), Bilston (1 mile south-east), Loanhead (2 miles east), Burdiehouse (2 miles north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north), Leith (7 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hillend
For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hillend include Duddingston Loch and Caerketton Hill.
Common problems we fix in Hillend
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They do not suit the joint and we normally remove them.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
If you live in an older home near Fairmilehead Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience the applicator has
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
Quotes for sand mastic in Hillend
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.