East Lothian · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Prestongrange, East Lothian
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Prestongrange, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Prestongrange
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and doesn’t suit the building. Sand mastic gives a finish that matches the age of the house and we can swap the silicone for it. Typical jobs include crumbling sand mastic round a window and wind and rain getting in round a sash window, on period & listed homes, timber door frames and tenement windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Prestongrange is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Prestongrange (EH32, EH21, EH33)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Prestongrange
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Signs you need sand mastic in Prestongrange
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint, and they usually need raking out.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Homes close to Prestongrange Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
Frames and glazing around Prestongrange
Prestongrange 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For landlords with property near Prestonpans station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Schools such as Preston Lodge High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Prestongrange is about 1 mile south-west of Prestonpans, in East Lothian. For sand mastic in and around Prestongrange, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover East Lothian from our Crawley base, Prestongrange included. Across East Lothian, we cover 48 places, Prestongrange among them. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby, about 8 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in EH32, EH21 and EH33 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on County Road, Redburn Road and County Square. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Prestonpans (1 mile north-east), Tranent (2 miles south-east), Seton (2 miles east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (2 miles north-east) and Elphinstone (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Haddington (8 miles east), North Berwick (13 miles north-east), Longniddry (4 miles east), Gullane (9 miles north-east), East Linton (13 miles east) and Ormiston (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Prestongrange
Around Prestongrange, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gothenburg Tavern. For rail, the closest station is Prestonpans station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (5.8 miles west) and Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (0.5 miles north-east).
Why deal with it now?
New mastic over crumbling mastic won’t hold. Raking out and preparing the joint gives it a sound base so the new mastic stays put. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Prestongrange
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
What we cannot put right
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
Different surfaces, different methods
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the joint varies in width. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Timber door frames
Round a period front door, sand mastic gives the right look.
Nearby places to Prestongrange
Other services in Prestongrange
Prestongrange: your questions answered
I let a flat near Prestonpans station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Prestongrange?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
How much does sand mastic cost in Prestongrange?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
Not straight away. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Somewhere like Prestongrange may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.