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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Niddrie Mains, Edinburgh
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- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
Sand mastic in Niddrie Mains
Sand mastic skins over fairly quickly but full hardening takes longer. Traditional guidance is not to paint over it, so ask us before you decorate. We are often asked to deal with old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and mastic round period door frames that has failed, across tenement windows, timber door frames and sash and case windows.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Niddrie Mains, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Niddrie Mains (EH15, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Niddrie Mains
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows, which is a good time to renew it.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Which colour the sealant will be
Sand mastic in Niddrie Mains: local notes
Niddrie Mains is within about 2 miles 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 Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
If you look after a building such as Castlebrae Community High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Whitefoord House, about 2.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Niddrie Mains, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Niddrie Mains is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Niddrie Mains or further out, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Niddrie Mains is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH15 and EH16 postcode area for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Hay Avenue, Friary Road and Campion Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Niddrie Mains is on the A6095 and A6106, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sand mastic. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Bingham (1 mile north-west), Niddrie (1 mile south-east), Greendykes (1 mile south-west), Magdalene (1 mile north-east) and The Wisp (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Niddrie Mains
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duddingston Kirk, Craigmillar Castle Park and Portobello Library, among other places. Niddrie Mains’s nearest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Timber that has rotted
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Parking in city streets around Niddrie Mains can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For sand mastic in Niddrie Mains, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Niddrie Mains: your questions answered
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Niddrie Mains?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Niddrie Mains normally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s sand mastic made of?
It’s sand mixed with a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Why deal with it now?
If you are redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic does not seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Private landlords in Niddrie Mains must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why Niddrie Mains customers choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Niddrie Mains, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.