Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Polwarth, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Polwarth? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Why act early in Polwarth
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. Private landlords in Polwarth must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Polwarth customers choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
About our sand mastic in Polwarth
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. If you’re dealing with failed mastic on an exposed elevation and open joints round the window box, we can help, on tenement windows, timber door frames and stone surrounds alike.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Polwarth, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Polwarth (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Polwarth homes and the weather
Polwarth 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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Windows usually belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Schools such as Craiglockhart Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Polwarth is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH11 postcode area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. Polwarth is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for sand mastic.
We cover every part of the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cowan Road, Spylaw Road and Ettrick Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Shandon (1 mile north), Gorgie (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west) and Burghmuirhead (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (4 miles north-east) and Queensferry (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Polwarth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrison Park, Boroughmuir High School and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. Also close by are The Athletic Arms (0.6 miles north) and Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north-west) and Waverley Mall (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Surface by surface
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. The method is the same as for windows.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
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.
Common questions in Polwarth
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Polwarth get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally 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 don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
How much does sand mastic cost in Polwarth?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
When will the new mastic be hard?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later and we’ll give you an idea for your job.
Do you come to Polwarth?
Yes. We cover Polwarth. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What guarantee comes with the work?
All our work has a one-year guarantee.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Nearby places to Polwarth
Also in Polwarth
Do you need sand mastic in Polwarth?
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Homes close to Polwarth Parish Church and Hall include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Parking in city streets around Polwarth 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 start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
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, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.