Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Riccarton, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
When it isn’t the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
Sand mastic in Riccarton, done properly
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 timber door frames, sash and case windows and stone surrounds, and common reasons people get in touch are weathered mastic on the most exposed windows and crumbling sand mastic round a window.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Riccarton depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall, so dealing with it now protects both. Around Riccarton, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Your questions about sand mastic in Riccarton
Is Riccarton in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Riccarton is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Will you come out to Riccarton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Landlord and commercial work in Riccarton
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
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.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Get any rot dealt with first
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
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Riccarton homes and the weather
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Around Riccarton, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need sand mastic in Riccarton, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Riccarton included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Riccarton among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH14. Local streets include Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road. We also cover Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Riccarton
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. A little further out are Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What affects the cost of sand mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- The amount of work
- Whether the work is at height
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
If you are in Riccarton and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
When to call us in Riccarton
Over the years, sand mastic weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
The most common problems we see are:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Park station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How hidden problems are handled
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Around Riccarton, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.