Edinburgh · Scotland
Piershill Sand Mastic
We cover Piershill for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Sand mastic in Piershill
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house, and we can replace one with the other. We work on period & listed homes, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and common reasons people get in touch are crumbling sand mastic round a window and cracked mastic round a front door frame.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Piershill, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Piershill (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on. Expect the work to take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In a city area like Piershill, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
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FAQs for Piershill
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Piershill?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
How much does sand mastic cost in Piershill?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. Ask us before you decorate around it and we will advise.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
When will the new mastic be hard?
Not straight away. It skins first and hardens fully later and we will give you an idea for your job.
Common problems we fix in Piershill
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It hardens, cracks and starts to come away on the stone or timber.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
Managing a site like Portobello High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How much experience the applicator has
What sand mastic looks like in Piershill
Piershill is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 1.3 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Piershill has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Homes close to Willowbrae Parish Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Piershill is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Piershill is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Piershill is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for sand mastic.
Our applicators cover all of the EH7, EH8 and EH15 postcode area for sand mastic. We cover properties on Loaning Road, Abercorn Road and Loganlea Road and the roads around them. You will find Piershill on the A1140, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for sand mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Jock's Lodge (1 mile west), Willowbrae (1 mile south-west), Restalrig (1 mile north-west), Mountcastle (1 mile south-east) and Craigentinny (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Piershill
We work in homes and buildings around Duddingston Kirk, Lochend Park and Public House, among other places. You will also find Portobello Library (1.1 miles east) and Mannafields Christian School (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hibernian Football Club Museum (1 mile north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
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 chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
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.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
Places near Piershill
More services for Piershill
Different surfaces, different methods
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before pointing.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
What happens if it’s left?
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
How we quote for sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The amount of work
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether the work is at height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.