Edinburgh · Scotland
Window Mastic in Abbeyhill
Our applicators work in Abbeyhill on mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- White mastic on grey or black frames
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Abbeyhill
Some gaps around frames are far deeper than they look. Packing it solid with sealant gives a joint that cannot flex, so deep gaps get backing rod first. The sealant then grips the two sides it should. Typical jobs include sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and black, perished sealant on frames, on patio & French doors, aluminium frames and timber windows & doors.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Abbeyhill as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Abbeyhill (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
Most silicone sealants won’t take paint, so mention any painting plans before any work starts. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As the old mastic shrinks further, more air gets through, and heat escapes around the frame. A new joint closes it up.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Abbeyhill, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely, along with any loose debris.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
FAQs for Abbeyhill
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Abbeyhill?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes, with our one-year guarantee. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Abbeyhill?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Most silicone can’t be painted. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Different surfaces, different methods
Aluminium frames
Aluminium moves with heat, and the frames are often slimmer than uPVC. A tidy bead in anthracite grey, black or a matching colour suits the frame.
Patio & French doors
Patio and French doors have the longest joints on most houses. Most leaks start at the bottom corners, so they get particular care.
Abbeyhill homes and the weather
Abbeyhill 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. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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. Windows normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as London Road Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Abbeyhill is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Abbeyhill is covered for window mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Abbeyhill among them.
Every address in EH7, EH6 and EH8 is within our area for window mastic. If you need window mastic at a property on Abbey Lane, Calton Road and Hutton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A900, Abbeyhill is easy for our applicators to reach for window mastic. We also cover Meadowbank (1 mile east), Lochend (1 mile north-east), Canongate (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile west) and Holyrood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Abbeyhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Scottish Poetry Library, Old Royal High School and 1 pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find London Street Primary School (0.7 miles west) and Lochend Park (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Abbeyhill is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Abbeyhill include Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Other services in Abbeyhill
Why deal with it now?
Choosing the product is half the job. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t made for exterior frame joints. A low-modulus exterior sealant keeps its stretch through hot and cold weather. Private landlords in Abbeyhill 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.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Fully insured
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What we’re called out for in Abbeyhill
On timber frames, paint and putty build up around the joint. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- White mastic on grey or black frames
Schools such as Mannafields Christian School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who turns up on the day
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
For landlords and businesses
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.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.