Glasgow · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Auldhouse, Glasgow
Problem with your window and door frames in Auldhouse? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Common problems we fix in Auldhouse
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A skim of sealant over a wide gap soon tears, while a joint packed solid cannot stretch. Backing rod sets the right depth.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
If you let a flat or house near Pollokshaws West station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Auldhouse
There are two joints on most windows. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; the internal joint closes the gap to the plaster and stops draughts. We seal one or both, depending on what’s needed. We work on timber windows & doors, patio & French doors and composite doors, and people most often call us about hard, cracked sealant around windows and gaps left after new windows were fitted.
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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Auldhouse (G43, G41, G46)
- Wider area
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door, and the area is left clean. In a city area like Auldhouse, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Aluminium frames
Aluminium needs a sealant that bonds to coated metal. Neutral-cure sealant is the safe choice.
Composite doors
Composite doors are normally hung in an uPVC-type frame, and the joint around it is sealed like a window. We match the colour to the frame.
What else we do in Auldhouse
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Don’t use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Keep paint off silicone joints
Wipe the frames with soapy water when you clean the windows, and avoid solvent cleaners on the sealant.
Leaks usually show up in wet, windy weather, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Dealing with it when you first notice a crack avoids chasing leaks through the wet months.
Auldhouse: your questions answered
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Auldhouse get organised?
The owners of the flats normally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you work for landlords with property near Pollokshaws West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Generally, yes. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we will use the nearest match.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
Windows and doors in Auldhouse
Auldhouse is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means the mastic around window and door frames has to cope with a lot of rain. Glasgow’s tenements are largely red and blond sandstone, and sandstone is porous, so any sealant against it has to be one that won’t stain or attack it.
If you live in an older home near Pollokshaws Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Schools such as Hillpark Secondary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Auldhouse is about 2 miles north of Giffnock, in Glasgow. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Auldhouse is covered for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 183 towns and villages across Glasgow, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the G43, G41 and G46 postcode area for window mastic. We cover properties on Rostan Road, Ericht Road and Hector Road. Auldhouse is on the A77, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Pollokshaws (1 mile north-east), Hillpark (1 mile south), Shawlands (1 mile north-east), Newlands (1 mile south-east) and Langside (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hillhead (4 miles north), Dowanhill (4 miles north), Woodlands (4 miles north), Woodside (4 miles north), North Kelvinside (4 miles north) and Partickhill (4 miles north).
Around Auldhouse
Around Auldhouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pollok Country Park, Couper Institute and Library and Craigholme School and the streets around them. Auldhouse has its own railway station: Pollokshaws West station. Well-known places in the area include Glasgow Victoria Infirmary (1.3 miles east) and Silverburn Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Cathkin Braes.
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Quotes for window mastic in Auldhouse
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For window mastic in Auldhouse, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Auldhouse
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. A reseal is a much smaller job. Private landlords in Auldhouse must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- We’re fully insured
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Over 20 years’ experience
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