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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Pollokshields, Glasgow
Professional sand mastic in and around Pollokshields, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Pollokshields: your questions answered
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Pollokshields get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Pollokshields West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do you work in Pollokshields?
Yes. We work in Pollokshields. To book, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Often, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned, sand mastic is applied by hand.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Sand mastic in Pollokshields
Sand mastic doesn’t last for ever, leaving gaps round the window. We rake it out and renew it so the surround looks right again. If you are dealing with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, we can put it right.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Pollokshields.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Pollokshields as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Pollokshields (G41, G42, G5)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Pollokshields
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Trinity U.F Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigholme School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Pollokshields is about 1 mile south of Glasgow, in Glasgow. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Pollokshields can book us for sand mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 183 towns and villages across Glasgow, large and small.
Jobs for sand mastic in G41, G42 and G5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Bruce Road, Minard Road and Leslie Road. If you’re just outside Pollokshields, we cover Strathbungo (1 mile south-east), Crossmyloof (1 mile south-west), Kinning Park (1 mile north-west), Govanhill (1 mile east) and Crosshill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dowanhill (3 miles north), North Kelvinside (3 miles north), Partickhill (3 miles north-west), Kelvinside (3 miles north), Hyndland (3 miles north-west) and Wyndford (3 miles north).
Near you in Pollokshields
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shawlands Academy, Glasgow Women's Library and 51 pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Queen's Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Our Lady and St Margaret's Primary School (0.7 miles north). Pollokshields has its own railway station: Pollokshields West station. Other landmarks nearby include Princes Square (1.6 miles north-east) and Scotland Street School Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.
Places near Pollokshields
Also in Pollokshields
What the job involves on each surface
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside, so a neat, even finish matters.
Do you need sand mastic in Pollokshields?
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
The most common problems we see are:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Letting a property close to Pollokshields West station? Then cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which colour the sealant will be
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Inside a flat in Pollokshields, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. It can be damaged by heavy scraping.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry, so renewing it early is worth it.
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Broken panes
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’re 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.