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Sand Mastic in Stenhouse
Sand mastic for Stenhouse, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Stenhouse
For a listed home or one in a conservation area, ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish. If you have tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked, we can put it right.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Stenhouse, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Stenhouse (EH11, EH12, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for sand mastic in Stenhouse
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
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How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Stenhouse, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- We dress the surface so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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What happens if it’s left?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic will not stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Avoid patching sand mastic with silicone
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
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.
Frames and glazing around Stenhouse
Stenhouse is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 3.5 miles north, show how far back building around Stenhouse goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. For landlords with property near Slateford station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Stenhouse is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Stenhouse to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in EH11, EH12 and EH14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ford's Road, Elfin Square and Whitson Road, and we cover them all. You will find Stenhouse on the A71, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we work in Saughton (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north-west), Chesser (1 mile south-east), Parkhead (1 mile south) and Longstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Stenhouse
Around Stenhouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Scotus Academy. Nearby too are Merchiston Castle School (1.4 miles south) and Saughton Park (under half a mile east). Stenhouse’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Stenhouse include Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
FAQs for Stenhouse
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Stenhouse any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Stenhouse usually arranged?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
For period timber windows in stone or brick, sand mastic is often the better fit. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job, sand mastic included.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Yes, we do this often. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic can sit properly.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels in Stenhouse.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We’ll explain what to expect before we leave.
When to call us in Stenhouse
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that is too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Managing a site like Balgreen Primary School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What product goes in the joint
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows