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Sand Mastic in The Grange
Sand mastic for The Grange, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Modern sealant on a period surround
About our sand mastic in The Grange
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. We work on timber door frames, brick reveals and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and failed mastic on an exposed elevation.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In The Grange, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Place
- The Grange (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need sand mastic in The Grange
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. That movement opens up the mastic joint little by little.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
If you live in an older home near St Catherine's Argyle Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who turns up on the day
- What the cure time is
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It will not solve:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Putty and glazing repairs
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Stone surrounds
How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- The size of the job
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
Common questions in The Grange
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in The Grange usually arranged?
The owners of the flats normally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
What is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What information do you need?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Sand mastic in The Grange: local notes
The Grange 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. That is 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sciennes Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
The Grange is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need sand mastic in The Grange, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, The Grange included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and The Grange is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: EH9, EH8 and EH3. That includes homes and businesses on Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road and the roads around them. The Grange sits on or near the A700, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Burgh Muir (1 mile south-east), Sciennes (1 mile north), Marchmont (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile east) and St Leonard's (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
Around The Grange
In The Grange, that means homes and buildings near National Museums Scotland Library, St Crispin's School and 15-16 Argyle Place pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Meadows (0.5 miles north-west) and James Gillespie's High School (0.5 miles west). The Grange’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Merchiston Tower (1 mile west) and Morita Museum of Fine Art (0.6 miles east). The countryside around The Grange includes Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Keep paint scrapers and sanders off the mastic when redecorating. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Good mastic helps keep the frame dry. Failed mastic lets water reach the timber, which can lead to rot.
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. We renew it the same way as on windows.
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Places near The Grange
Other services in The Grange
What happens on the day
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints for a typical job. Parking in city streets around The Grange can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.