Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Blackford, Edinburgh
Window and door frames in Blackford need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
Window mastic in Blackford
If you can feel air around a shut window, the gap is often at the frame. Resealing that joint can make a room feel noticeably less draughty and quietens the whistle on windy days. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we will say so. We work on aluminium frames, uPVC windows and window sills, and common reasons people get in touch are white mastic on grey or black frames and damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Blackford, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Blackford (EH9, EH10, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Why act early in Blackford
Working on frames from a ladder with a sealant gun is not easy, especially on upper floors. A professional job is cut out properly, backed where needed and finished neatly, in a sealant suited to the wall. For landlords in Blackford, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Colour picked to suit the job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
Keep sill grooves and drainage slots clear, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
Signs to watch for: cracks in the mastic, gaps you can see light through, damp on the reveal or mould around the inside of the frame. Any of these is worth a call.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Aluminium frames
Coated aluminium needs a compatible sealant and we avoid acetoxy silicones, which can react with some metals. We use a neutral-cure product.
Timber windows & doors
Wood swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, so the joint must stay flexible. We seal onto sound, dry paintwork or timber.
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Blackford, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
Your questions about window mastic in Blackford
Is Blackford in your area for window mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Blackford is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Blackford get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Yes. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Not if it’s silicone. We choose the product with your decorating in mind, so mention it when you book.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we are fully insured.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Common problems we fix in Blackford
Every frame moves through the day. Sun on a frame makes it expand, and it contracts again overnight, while the brick or render around it hardly moves. If the sealant can’t stretch, it splits.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
Schools such as St Crispin's School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What insurance they hold
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
Frames and glazing around Blackford
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, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows usually belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say. Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 1.8 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Blackford has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first. Homes close to Reid Memorial Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Blackford is about 1 mile south of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Blackford can book us for window mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Every address in EH9, EH10 and EH16 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Oswald Road, Suffolk Road and Relugas Road. If you are just outside Blackford, we cover Burgh Muir (1 mile north), The Grange (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north-east) and Sciennes (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Pilrig (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Canonmills (3 miles north) and Queensferry (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Blackford
Around Blackford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Inch Park, Sciennes Primary School and Leslie's Bar and the streets around them. Also close by are Royal Blind School (0.6 miles north-east) and National Museums Scotland Library (1.4 miles north). Blackford’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Astley Ainslie Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Blackford includes Duddingston Loch and Blackford Hill.