Edinburgh · Scotland
Meadowbank Sand Mastic
Professional sand mastic in and around Meadowbank, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
How we handle sand mastic in Meadowbank
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. If you have cracked mastic round a front door frame and mastic dropping out of the joint, we can help, on timber door frames, tenement windows and sash and case windows alike.
Meadowbank is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Meadowbank (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Meadowbank
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Meadowbank generally arranged?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not.
Does the coastal weather in Meadowbank affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Ask us before decorating.
What is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
Do you work in Meadowbank?
Yes. We cover Meadowbank. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Meadowbank
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Meadowbank, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why Meadowbank customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Meadowbank
If you manage several properties in or around Meadowbank, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Sand mastic in Meadowbank: local notes
Meadowbank is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, often through a property factor. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mannafields Christian School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. For an older house near a landmark such as Duddingston Kirk, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Meadowbank is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Meadowbank get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Meadowbank is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for sand mastic.
We work across the EH7, EH8 and EH6 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Meadowbank, we cover Lochend (1 mile north), Jock's Lodge (1 mile east), Restalrig (1 mile north-east), Abbeyhill (1 mile west) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover West Coates (3 miles west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Meadowbank
Typical jobs here are in homes near London Street Primary School, Lochend Park and Leith Academy, among other places. Nearby too are Public House (0.5 miles east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.8 miles south-west). Meadowbank’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Hibernian Football Club Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Meadowbank include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How the visit works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work usually takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Meadowbank, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Do you need sand mastic in Meadowbank?
Timber frames move with the seasons. That movement opens up the mastic joint over time.
Look out for these signs:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether they’re fully insured
What affects the quote in Meadowbank
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- The address or postcode of the job
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.