Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Kingsknowe, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Kingsknowe? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Open joints round the window box
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
Sand mastic in Kingsknowe, done properly
Across Kingsknowe, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and modern sealant on a period surround.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Kingsknowe and across Edinburgh.
- Place
- Kingsknowe (EH14, EH13, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Kingsknowe
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. For landlords in Kingsknowe, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- We are fully insured
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
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For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked and the mastic can crack early. We rake it out and renew it.
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. The finish blends with the masonry.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Kingsknowe
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
Kingsknowe questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Kingsknowe station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you do sand mastic in Kingsknowe?
Yes, Kingsknowe is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, sand mastic included.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Generally, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared, sand mastic is applied by hand.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Sand mastic in Kingsknowe: local notes
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
Rented homes near Kingsknowe station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Schools such as Merchiston Castle School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Whitefoord House, about 4.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingsknowe, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Kingsknowe is about 3 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. For sand mastic in and around Kingsknowe, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
All of EH14, EH13 and EH11 is covered for sand mastic. Streets in the area include Lanark Road, Redhall Road and Hailes Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Kingsknowe: Longstone (1 mile north), Redhall (1 mile north-east), Parkhead (1 mile north), Clovenstone (1 mile south-west) and Wester Hailes (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingsknowe
In Kingsknowe, that means homes and buildings near Firrhill High School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Kingsknowe has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Other landmarks nearby include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.9 miles east) and Merchiston Tower (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Parking in city streets around Kingsknowe can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Quotes for sand mastic in Kingsknowe
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
If you are in Kingsknowe and need sand mastic, drop us a line at 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.