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Sand Mastic in Southhouse
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- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
Why deal with it now?
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Southhouse, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Fully insured
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
About our sand mastic in Southhouse
Silicone on a period window often looks wrong and is not always the right material. Sand mastic is the traditional choice and we can swap the silicone for it. We work on tenement windows, sash and case windows and timber door frames, and people most often call us about mastic dropping out of the joint and draughts and rain around sash boxes.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Southhouse, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Southhouse and across Edinburgh.
- Place
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Southhouse
Also in Southhouse
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
Different surfaces, different methods
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We work on single windows or whole elevations.
Sash and case windows
The mastic round a sash window is on show, so a neat, even finish matters.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. For a tenement in Southhouse, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- 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.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
When to call us in Southhouse
Decorating can disturb tired mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How the colour is chosen
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How hidden problems are handled
How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
FAQs for Southhouse
Can you do sand mastic in Southhouse?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Southhouse is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Talk to us before any painting near it.
What is sand mastic?
Sand plus a binder based on linseed oil. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
What does sand mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
All our work has a one-year guarantee.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Sand mastic in Southhouse: local notes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. 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, often through a property factor. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
Melville Castle, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southhouse. For landlords with property near Shawfair station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Southhouse can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Southhouse is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for sand mastic.
We cover every part of EH17 and EH16 for sand mastic. Sand mastic is available to properties on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. We also cover Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Southhouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Southhouse is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Southhouse includes Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.