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Sand Mastic in Ravelston
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Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Ravelston
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditionally, sand mastic is left unpainted, so ask us before you decorate. We work on tenement windows, sash and case windows and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are modern sealant on a period surround and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out.
Ravelston is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Ravelston (EH4, EH12, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Masonry that needs repairing
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Ravelston
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
What affects the cost of sand mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The size of the job
- The number of rooms or windows
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. For a tenement in Ravelston, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. 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.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ravelston
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
If you manage several properties in or around Ravelston, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
FAQs for Ravelston
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Ravelston?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
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Leave it or put it right?
New mastic over crumbling mastic will not hold. We remove the loose material first so the new mastic stays put. In a tenement flat in Ravelston, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Ravelston
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
Signs you need sand mastic in Ravelston
Timber frames move with the seasons. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the cure time is
- Is VAT in the price?
- How much experience the applicator has
Frames and glazing around Ravelston
Ravelston is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns 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.
Letting a property close to Haymarket station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. If you look after a building such as The Mary Erskine School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Ravelston is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Ravelston is covered for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
All of EH4, EH12 and EH1 is covered for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Columba Road, Gardiner Road and Ellersly Road. Ravelston is on the A902, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for sand mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Blackhall (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile south), Roseburn (1 mile south-east), Beechmount (1 mile south-west) and Drylaw (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Buccleuch (3 miles east), Pilrig (3 miles east), North Leith (3 miles north-east) and Dumbiedykes (3 miles east).
What’s near Ravelston
We work in homes and buildings around St George's School, Murrayfield Parish Church and Balgreen Primary School. Also close by are Saughton Park (1.3 miles south), Roseburn Bar (0.8 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.8 miles east). Ravelston’s nearest station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Waverley Mall (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.