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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Shandon, Edinburgh
Sand mastic for Shandon and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
Sand mastic in Shandon
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. If you have cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked and window mastic to renew ahead of painting, we can help, whatever the surface.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Shandon, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Place
- Shandon (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Shandon
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Shandon?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
What is sand mastic?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s applied by hand and shaped to suit the surround.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic can sit properly.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. For landlords in Shandon, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Full insurance on every job
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
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Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Inside a flat in Shandon, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic is not too thick.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
For sand mastic in Shandon, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
How we quote for sand mastic
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- When we can work, for business premises
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look rather than patching it.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
What the job involves on each surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Let us know the floor and we will confirm access.
Timber door frames
Door frames get knocked and soaked and the mastic can crack early. It’s renewed by hand.
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Shandon homes and the weather
Shandon is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Shandon goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. If you let a flat or house near Slateford station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craiglockhart Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Shandon is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH11, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Our applicators cover all of the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Polwarth (1 mile south), Gorgie (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Holy Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west) and Powderhall (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Shandon
In Shandon, that means homes and buildings near Harrison Park, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Boroughmuir High School and the streets around them. Also close by are Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east) and The Athletic Arms (0.5 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.