Midlothian · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Silverburn
Sand mastic for Silverburn and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
Sand mastic in Silverburn
Across Silverburn, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand, finished to suit the masonry. If you’re dealing with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and mastic that needs renewing before redecorating, we can help.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Silverburn (EH26)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What sand mastic looks like in Silverburn
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Around Silverburn, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Silverburn is about 2 miles west of Penicuik, in Midlothian. Silverburn gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Silverburn is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian we cover. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (8 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of EH26 for sand mastic and the streets around it. If you need sand mastic at a property on Biggar Road and Hopelands Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Silverburn, we cover Penicuik (2 miles east), Howgate (3 miles south-east), Milton Bridge (3 miles north-east), Bonaly (5 miles north) and Torphin (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bonnyrigg (7 miles north-east), Dalkeith (9 miles north-east), Loanhead (6 miles north-east), Gorebridge (9 miles east), Newtongrange (9 miles east) and Mayfield (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Silverburn
Other landmarks nearby include Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (2.1 miles east) and Brunston Castle (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Scald Law.
Also in Silverburn
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Masonry that needs repairing
- Timber that has rotted
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
How we quote for sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How much there is to do
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
If you are in Silverburn and need sand mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Silverburn
If you manage several properties in or around Silverburn, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Somewhere like Silverburn may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- We fill deep gaps so the new mastic isn’t too thick.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Questions from Silverburn
Can you do sand mastic in Silverburn?
Yes, Silverburn is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Silverburn?
Yes. Silverburn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
That depends on your windows. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building and newer frames usually get a flexible sealant.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Check with your local planning authority if your home is listed
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Get any rot dealt with first
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
When to call us in Silverburn
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Modern sealant on a period surround
If you look after a building such as Penicuik High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant