Scottish Borders · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Ashkirk, Scottish Borders
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for Ashkirk, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Composite doors
Window mastic in Ashkirk, done properly
Colour matters on a frame. We can seal in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the bead blends with the window rather than framing it. If you are dealing with cracked internal joints between frame and plaster and sealant in the wrong colour for the frame, we can put it right, on timber windows & doors, aluminium frames and uPVC windows alike.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Ashkirk is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Ashkirk (TD7)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
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.
Timber windows & doors
On period timber windows, traditional sand mastic is sometimes the better choice. We will tell you which suits your home.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. 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. Around Ashkirk, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Ashkirk homes and the weather
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to Ashkirk Parish Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Ashkirk is about 5 miles north-west of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you are in the middle of Ashkirk or further out, we cover window mastic for every kind of property. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, Ashkirk among them. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 34 miles from Ashkirk.
Work in TD7 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Crans Field Drive and The Glebe. We also cover the places around Ashkirk: Woll (1 mile south-west), Selkirk (4 miles north), Lilliesleaf (4 miles north-east), Stirches (4 miles south-east) and Midlem (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (8 miles north), Hawick (5 miles south-east), Jedburgh (11 miles east), Wilton (5 miles south), Innerleithen (12 miles north-west) and Melrose (9 miles north-east).
Around Ashkirk
Well-known places in the area include Halliwells House Museum (3.7 miles north) and Hawick Community Hospital (5.1 miles south). Not far away are Headshaw Loch and Ashkirk Hill.
How we quote for window mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Ashkirk questions
Is there a guarantee on window mastic in Ashkirk?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will you come out to Ashkirk?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
It will if the frame joint is the problem. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes, in most cases. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we’ll use the nearest match.
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When to call us in Ashkirk
Timber windows bring their own problems. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
People generally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
Around Ashkirk, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What insurance they hold
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashkirk
If you’re painting or rendering, reseal at the same time. Fresh joints finish the job neatly. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Ashkirk customers choose us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See our cost guide or customer reviews.