Edinburgh · Scotland
Ratho Station Sand Mastic
Specialist sand mastic for Ratho Station: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Ratho Station
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 replace one with the other. If you’re dealing with mastic round period door frames that has failed and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Ratho Station depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Ratho Station (EH28)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
- How we’d reach the joints
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracked or broken glass
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
Ratho Station: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Gateway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Ratho Station within the area you cover?
Yes, Ratho Station is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They’ll tell you if consent is needed.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
It takes a while. The skin forms first, and the full set comes later and we will give you an idea for your job.
Is it possible to paint over sand mastic?
Traditional guidance is not to paint over sand mastic. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Ratho Station may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
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. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sand mastic in Ratho Station: local notes
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. 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.
Homes close to Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Ratho Station is about 3 miles south of Queensferry, in Edinburgh. For sand mastic in and around Ratho Station, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Ratho Station is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for sand mastic. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 7 miles from Ratho Station.
Here we cover the EH28 postcode area for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Station Road, Lilybank Road and Hillwood Road. We also cover the places around Ratho Station: Ingliston (1 mile east), Ratho (1 mile south), Gogar (2 miles east), Lennie (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles east), Bonnington (8 miles east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Around Ratho Station
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Illieston Castle (2.5 miles south-west) and Linburn Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Ratho Station include Corstorphine Hill and Dundas Loch.
Common problems we fix in Ratho Station
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Gateway station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Make sure water runs off the sill
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.