Scotland
Window Mastic in West Lothian
We cover 58 towns and villages across West Lothian for window mastic, with old sealant always removed and a one-year guarantee on every job., with every joint properly prepared, with a clear quote before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Window mastic across West Lothian
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and call or email us for a quick quote.
Main towns
Other services in West Lothian
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Fire-rated sealant
- External & façade joints
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Regrouting
- Floor & skirting joints
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
Postcode areas we cover
Window mastic in West Lothian: how it works
From a single sill to a whole house of windows, you’ll get a clear quote before we start. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the number of frames and any access details. Common call-outs are for cracked sealant at the sill ends and draughty joints inside around the window, on patio & French doors, uPVC windows and timber windows & doors.
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- All the failed sealant is cut away, along with any loose debris.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
How we quote
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Full insurance on every job
- We never seal over old sealant
- Every job guaranteed for a year
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Livingston
We work in homes and buildings around Inveralmond Community High School, St. Margaret's Academy and The NewYearField pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Livingston North station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Almond Valley Heritage Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and St John's Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Dechmont Law.
Frames and weather across West Lothian
Across West Lothian, from Livingston, Bathgate and Linlithgow outwards, frames range from older timber to modern uPVC and aluminium. The mastic around all of them ages, and it’s generally the first thing to let the weather in.
Our work covers the whole of Scotland, West Lothian included. Longer journeys are planned in advance, and outdoor work around the weather. Coastal guest houses and holiday lets in West Lothian can see heavy use in busy months, so their sealant and grout wear faster than most, and the weather is hard on the outside too.
Livingston: In the older streets around St Andrew's Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Letting a property close to Livingston North station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Leave it or put it right?
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially on upper floors. We cut out properly, back deep gaps and tool every joint neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Are they insured?
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Common problems we fix in West Lothian
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar never bonded as it should, and it lets go sooner than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Black, perished sealant on frames
Quotes for window mastic in West Lothian
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the property is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
A yearly look round the frames is enough. Cracks and lifting edges are easy to spot early.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As the old mastic shrinks further, more air gets through, and heat escapes around the frame. Resealing closes it.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams across West Lothian. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Questions from West Lothian
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, inside or out.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, as long as they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote so we can plan the job.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.