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Sand Mastic in Whitecraigs
Specialist sand mastic for Whitecraigs: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
Why act early in Whitecraigs
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Whitecraigs, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Whitecraigs
Across Whitecraigs, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand, finished to suit the masonry. If you are dealing with draughts and rain around sash boxes and old cement repairs round a window that have failed, we can put it right.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which normally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Whitecraigs (G77, G76, G46)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
How the job changes by surface
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Period and listed homes
Materials matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Like-for-like sand mastic is generally favoured.
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Inside a flat in Whitecraigs, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Whitecraigs, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Common questions in Whitecraigs
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Whitecraigs station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Whitecraigs usually arranged?
It normally 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, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We will tell you when we quote.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Speak to your local planning authority before work starts. Like-for-like sand mastic is often the preferred finish, but they decide.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I use sand mastic or silicone?
That depends on your windows. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Timber that has rotted
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Whitecraigs
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
Whitecraigs homes and the weather
Much of Glasgow is built from red and blond sandstone, and sandstone is porous, so any sealant against it has to be one that won’t stain or attack it. Historic houses like Pollok House (about 3 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Whitecraigs has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Rented homes near Whitecraigs station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. Pollok House, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitecraigs. Managing a site like Belmont House School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Whitecraigs is about 1 mile west of Clarkston, in Glasgow. Anywhere in G77, our applicators can take on sand mastic. Across Glasgow, we cover 183 places, and Whitecraigs is one of them.
We work across G77, G76 and G46 for sand mastic and the streets around it. Local streets include Broom Road, Laigh Road and Croy Avenue, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Whitecraigs: Patterton (1 mile west), Newton Mearns (1 mile south-west), Deaconsbank (1 mile north-west), Auchenback (3 miles west) and Barrhead (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Glasgow (5 miles north), Hillhead (6 miles north), Dowanhill (6 miles north), Woodlands (6 miles north), Woodside (6 miles north) and North Kelvinside (7 miles north).
Around Whitecraigs
We work in homes and buildings around Eastwood High School and Rouken Glen, among other places. There’s a railway station in Whitecraigs itself: Whitecraigs station. Nearby you will also find Silverburn Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Glasgow Victoria Infirmary (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Brother Loch and Cathkin Braes.