East Lothian · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Whitekirk, East Lothian
Professional sand mastic in and around Whitekirk, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
Your questions about sand mastic in Whitekirk
Is Whitekirk within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near East Linton station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
What sealant do you use?
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.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
How much does sand mastic cost in Whitekirk?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Sand mastic in Whitekirk, done properly
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 period & listed homes, brick reveals and timber door frames, and the jobs we see most are mastic round period door frames that has failed and failed mastic on an exposed elevation.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Whitekirk (EH42)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Whitekirk
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number and length of the joints
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you need sand mastic in Whitekirk?
Most of it is simply age. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing, depending on exposure and upkeep.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
Letting a property close to East Linton station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is VAT in the price?
Why act early in Whitekirk
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic matches what was there and that can be important for listed homes. In an older home around Whitekirk, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We leave the area clean and tidy
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a place like Whitekirk, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Whitekirk
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Also near Whitekirk
Also in Whitekirk
Windows and doors in Whitekirk
Whitekirk is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Whitekirk is about 7 miles north-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Every kind of property in Whitekirk can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Whitekirk is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, roughly 22 miles from Whitekirk.
We work across the EH42 postcode area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Binning Wood Road and West Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Whitekirk: Smeaton (2 miles south), Preston (2 miles south), Phantassie (2 miles south), East Linton (3 miles south) and North Berwick (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Haddington (7 miles south-west), Dunbar (5 miles east), Tranent (13 miles south-west), Prestonpans (14 miles west), Cockenzie and Port Seton (12 miles west) and Wallyford (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Whitekirk
The closest station to Whitekirk is East Linton station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include National Museum of Flight (3.2 miles south-west) and Edington Cottage Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Whitekirk includes North Berwick Law.
What the job involves on each surface
Stone surrounds
Old stone surrounds are often uneven, so the gap is not the same all the way round. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Tenement and terrace windows
Rows of sash windows on tenements and terraces often need renewing together. We work on single windows or whole elevations.