Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Silvermills
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Silvermills? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
Common problems we fix in Silvermills
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Before you book anyone
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Is VAT in the price?
About our sand mastic in Silvermills
Fresh sand mastic forms a skin quite soon, but it takes longer to harden fully. Traditional guidance is not to paint over it and we will advise if you’re redecorating. If you are dealing with mastic dropping out of the joint and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can help.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Silvermills, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Silvermills (EH3, EH2, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Sand mastic is often the preferred finish.
Tenement and terrace windows
In shared buildings, the windows may be part of a wider repair so it’s worth checking responsibilities.
What we do, step by step
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a city area like Silvermills, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Common questions in Silvermills
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Silvermills get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We’ll explain what to expect before we leave.
How much does sand mastic cost in Silvermills?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do you come to Silvermills?
Yes. We work in Silvermills and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
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.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
Landlords, agents and businesses in Silvermills
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What affects the quote in Silvermills
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How much there is to do
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Windows and doors in Silvermills
Silvermills is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In the older streets around St Stephen's Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in. Managing a site like London Street Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Silvermills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Silvermills get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Silvermills among them.
Our applicators cover all of EH3, EH2 and EH4 for sand mastic. We cover properties on Canon Lane, Circus Lane and Albany Lane. We also cover the places around Silvermills: Stockbridge (1 mile west), Comely Bank (1 mile west), Warriston (1 mile north), Inverleith (1 mile north-west) and Dean Village (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east). Silvermills is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.
Landmarks near Silvermills
Around Silvermills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stockbridge public library, Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen and Drummond Community High School. Also close by are King George V Park (under half a mile north-east) and St Cuthbert's Church (0.6 miles south). The closest station to Silvermills is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Waverley Mall (0.6 miles south-east) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.