Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Hailes Sand Mastic
Our applicators work in Wester Hailes on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
About our sand mastic in Wester Hailes
Across Wester Hailes, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand, finished to suit the masonry. Typical jobs include a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and mastic round period door frames that has failed, on timber door frames, brick reveals and period & listed homes.
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 Wester Hailes, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Wester Hailes (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Gaps between the frame and the wall can be just as bad and new mastic seals them. 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.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Wester Hailes
- We are fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone surrounds suit sand mastic well. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Your questions about sand mastic in Wester Hailes
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Wester Hailes get organised?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wester Hailes station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you come to Wester Hailes?
Yes, we do. Wester Hailes is part of the area we cover.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
What does sand mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Wester Hailes homes and the weather
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Wester Hailes Baptist Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Wester Hailes is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wester Hailes gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Wester Hailes among them.
Jobs for sand mastic in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Calder Road, Ashcroft Lane and Alcorn Square or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for sand mastic include Baberton (1 mile south), Sighthill (1 mile north-west), Clovenstone (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile west) and Kingsknowe (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Around Wester Hailes
We work in homes and buildings around Merchiston Castle School, Juniper Green Parish Church and Saughton Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Wester Hailes itself: Wester Hailes station. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wester Hailes include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
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DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows from start to finish. Inside a flat in Wester Hailes, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Wester Hailes can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Signs you need sand mastic in Wester Hailes
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not suit the joint and we normally remove them.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first