Midlothian · Scotland
Newbattle Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Newbattle: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Newbattle
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, applied by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We work on timber door frames, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are mastic dropping out of the joint and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Newbattle (EH22, EH19)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows from start to finish. Outdoor work around Newbattle depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Newbattle
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Towns and villages near Newbattle
Also in Newbattle
What happens if it’s left?
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Newbattle
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
When to call us in Newbattle
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and pushes it out. Exposed elevations normally fail first.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Homes close to Newbattle Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Are they insured?
- What guarantee comes with the work
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
Most of our sand mastic work is on sash windows. Each joint round the box is raked out and renewed.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Cracked or broken glass
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Newbattle homes and the weather
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic. Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 1.2 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Newbattle has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dalkeith High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Eskbank station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Newbattle is about 1 mile south-west of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Every kind of property in Newbattle is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 33 towns and villages across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 7 miles away.
All of EH22 and EH19 is within our area for sand mastic. You will find streets such as Torsonce Road, Dalhousie Road and Bonnyrigg Road. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Dalkeith (1 mile north-east), Newtongrange (1 mile south-east), Easthouses (1 mile east), Mayfield (2 miles south-east) and Gowkshill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Penicuik (6 miles south-west), Loanhead (3 miles west), Gorebridge (3 miles south-east), Shawfair (3 miles north), Rosewell (3 miles south-west) and Roslin (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Newbattle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Justinlees pub and Public Library. There’s a railway station in Newbattle itself: Eskbank station. Other landmarks nearby include Midlothian Community Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Dalkeith Palace (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Questions from Newbattle
Can you do sand mastic in Newbattle?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Newbattle is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is Newbattle within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Newbattle and the rest of Midlothian, along with the rest of our area.