Edinburgh · Scotland
Victoria Park Sand Mastic
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homes and businesses in Victoria Park and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
Sand mastic in Victoria Park
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors set in stone or brick. Out comes the old, loose mastic, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. If you have silicone on a period window that looks wrong and mastic worn away on windows facing the weather, we can help, on timber door frames, period & listed homes and stone surrounds alike.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Victoria Park, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Victoria Park (EH6, EH5, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, depending on the size of the job. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Victoria Park, 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.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic isn’t too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The mastic is finished to sit tidily against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Victoria Park: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Victoria Park get organised?
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. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you guarantee sand mastic work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
Sand mastic normally suits period timber windows best. On modern frames, we’d normally use a flexible sealant, and we’ll explain why.
What sand mastic looks like in Victoria Park
Victoria Park 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 is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Victoria Park goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Schools such as Trinity Academy are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Victoria Park is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For sand mastic in and around Victoria Park, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, large and small.
Work in EH6, EH5 and EH7 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on York Road, Park Road and Haig Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Newhaven (1 mile north), North Leith (1 mile east), Powderhall (1 mile south), Bonnington (1 mile south-east) and Pilrig (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south), Queensferry (8 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south) and South Portobello (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Victoria Park
Around Victoria Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near McDonald Road Library, The Annfield Bar and Starbank Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include London Street Primary School (1.1 miles south) and Drummond Community High School (1 mile south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Ocean Terminal (0.8 miles north-east) and Newhaven Heritage Museum (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
Nearby places to Victoria Park
Other services in Victoria Park
Quotes for sand mastic in Victoria Park
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Small cracks are easier to deal with early.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Surface by surface
Sash and case windows
A sash window’s box frame sits in the masonry opening. Sand mastic seals the joint round it.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is generally favoured.
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why act early in Victoria Park
Before painting the windows, it pays to renew the mastic. Paint over cracked mastic won’t 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: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants