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Sand Mastic in Restalrig
Sand mastic for Restalrig and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Restalrig
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. If you have tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and patchy fillers round a sash window, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which normally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Restalrig (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Do not touch or press the mastic while it hardens. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Common questions in Restalrig
Does the coastal weather in Restalrig affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Restalrig 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.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Restalrig.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder, used between timber frames and stone or brick.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
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What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. Parking in city streets around Restalrig can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
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What happens if it’s left?
A silicone bead can be quicker, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic suits the building and blends with the stone or brick. In a tenement flat in Restalrig, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
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. You will know the price before we begin.
Why Restalrig clients choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
Frames and glazing around Restalrig
Restalrig is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. If you look after a building such as Leith Academy, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Restalrig Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Restalrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH7 postcode area, we cover sand mastic for homes and businesses. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Restalrig among them.
We cover every part of EH7, EH8 and EH6 for sand mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Dalgety Road, Lochend Road and Loaning Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Jock's Lodge (1 mile south), Lochend (1 mile west), Meadowbank (1 mile south-west), Piershill (1 mile south-east) and Willowbrae (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover West End (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (10 miles west), Comely Bank (3 miles west) and Southhouse (4 miles south).
Around Restalrig
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to McDonald Road Library, Public House and Lochend Park. Restalrig’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (2.1 miles west) and St. James Centre (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Restalrig includes Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The type of sealant required
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the property is
We quote each job on its own. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.
Timber door frames
Period doors in stone or brick openings are often pointed with sand mastic. We renew it the same way as on windows.