Glasgow · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Tollcross, Glasgow
Sand mastic across Tollcross and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Tollcross
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on timber door frames, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about old cement repairs round a window that have failed and a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Tollcross, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Tollcross and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Tollcross (G32, G31)
- Wider area
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for sand mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Working hours on commercial sites
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The type of property
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Tollcross homes and the weather
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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Victoria Tollcross Church and Hall, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. Letting a property close to Carntyne station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. If you look after a building such as Cardinal Winning Secondary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Tollcross is about 2 miles north-west of Cambuslang, in Glasgow. We provide sand mastic to homes and businesses in Tollcross and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Glasgow. Our area takes in 183 places across Glasgow.
Every address in G32 and G31 is covered for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Dalbeth Road, Falside Road and Lloyd Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Tollcross is on the A74, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Auchenshuggle (1 mile south-west), Shettleston (1 mile north), Budhill (1 mile north-east), Lilybank (1 mile west) and Greenfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Glasgow (4 miles west), Hillhead (5 miles north-west), Dowanhill (6 miles north-west), Woodlands (5 miles north-west), Woodside (5 miles north-west) and North Kelvinside (5 miles north-west).
Around Tollcross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Andrew's Secondary School, Carmyle Primary School and Parkhead Library, among other places. The closest station to Tollcross is Carntyne station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farme Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and The Forge Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tollcross include Cathkin Braes and Hogganfield Loch.
Why deal with it now?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad, and renewing the mastic closes them. Private landlords in Tollcross must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We never seal over old sealant
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
When it is not the sealant
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Decayed frames that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows and we leave things clean and tidy. Inside a flat in Tollcross, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- Each surround is checked first.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- The finish is dressed neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Tollcross
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Common questions in Tollcross
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Tollcross usually arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is Tollcross in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Tollcross is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we will ask.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
What exactly is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
What does sand mastic cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Take care around the mastic when scraping paint
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look rather than patching it.
An open joint round the box lets weather through. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.