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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in North Kelvinside, Glasgow
Our applicators work in North Kelvinside on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
FAQs for North Kelvinside
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in North Kelvinside?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you cover North Kelvinside for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and North Kelvinside is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
About our sand mastic in North Kelvinside
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and mastic dropping out of the joint.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in North Kelvinside, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- North Kelvinside (G20, G12, G4)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Look at the mastic when you look over the windows. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
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What sealant work cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around North Kelvinside, 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, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In North Kelvinside, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
For sand mastic in North Kelvinside, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
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Windows and doors in North Kelvinside
Much of Glasgow is built from red and blond sandstone, and sandstone is porous, so any sealant against it has to be one that will not stain or attack it. 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. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Managing a site like College of Piping? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Rented homes near Possilpark & Parkhouse station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Historic houses such as Tenement House, about 0.9 miles south-east, show how far back building around North Kelvinside goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
North Kelvinside is about 2 miles north of Glasgow, in Glasgow. From the centre of North Kelvinside to the outskirts, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. North Kelvinside is one of 183 places in Glasgow where we work for sand mastic.
Jobs for sand mastic in G20, G12 and G4 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Sand mastic is available to properties on Eton Lane, Park Road and Oban Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around North Kelvinside: Woodside (1 mile south-east), Kelvinbridge (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile south-west), Woodlands (1 mile south) and Ruchill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Calton (3 miles south-east), Langside (4 miles south), Yoker (4 miles west), Mount Florida (4 miles south), Hillpark (5 miles south) and Shawlands (4 miles south). North Kelvinside is among the bigger towns we cover in Glasgow.
What’s near North Kelvinside
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church Street Primary School, Glasgow University Library and Hillhead High School, among other places. Also close by are The Crosslands pub (under half a mile north-west) and Kelvingrove Park (0.8 miles south-west). The closest station to North Kelvinside is Possilpark & Parkhouse station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Chinatown (0.9 miles south-east) and Oakbank Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Castle Hill and Kilmardinny.
How we quote for sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The product the joint needs
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The type of property
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked, so their mastic can fail sooner. We rake it out and renew it.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.