Midlothian · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Newtongrange
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Newtongrange. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Sand mastic in Newtongrange, done properly
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We are often asked to deal with wind and rain getting in round a sash window and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, on sash and case windows, tenement windows and period & listed homes.
In and around a place like Newtongrange, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Newtongrange (EH22, EH23)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Your questions about sand mastic in Newtongrange
Can you do sand mastic in Newtongrange?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Newtongrange is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Newtongrange station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s applied by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll explain which colours are available.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared, sand mastic is applied by hand.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
For anyone letting property in or around Newtongrange, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Doors face weather and wear and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone while raking out the old mastic.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
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How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Signs you need sand mastic in Newtongrange
Water gets into small cracks in the mastic and loosens it further. Exposed elevations usually fail first.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
In the older streets around Newtongrange Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Are they insured?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- The length of the guarantee
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
What sand mastic looks like in Newtongrange
Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 2.3 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Newtongrange 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Schools such as Newbattle Community High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Rented homes near Newtongrange station change hands often, and cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Newtongrange is about 2 miles south of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. From the centre of Newtongrange to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property. Newtongrange is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian we cover. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 8 miles from Newtongrange.
We cover every part of EH22 and EH23 for sand mastic. We cover properties on Main Street, The Square and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Newtongrange include the B6482. Other places close to Newtongrange include Gowkshill (1 mile south), Easthouses (1 mile north-east), Mayfield (1 mile east), Newbattle (1 mile north-west) and D'Arcy (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Penicuik (7 miles west), Loanhead (4 miles west), Shawfair (4 miles north), Danderhall (4 miles north-west), Rosewell (3 miles west) and Roslin (4 miles west). Being one of Midlothian’s larger places, Newtongrange has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Newtongrange
Around Newtongrange, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dean Tavern and Public Library, among other places. There’s a railway station in Newtongrange itself: Newtongrange station. Nearby you will also find Dalhousie Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Newtongrange include Edgelaw Reservoir.