Aberdeen · Scotland
Bucksburn Window Mastic
We cover Bucksburn for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
Window mastic in Bucksburn, done properly
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. If the draught is through the window seals instead, we will tell you. We work on uPVC windows, window sills and aluminium frames, and people most often call us about rain getting in at the frame or under the sill and leaking joints at the ends of sills.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Bucksburn.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Bucksburn and across Aberdeen.
- Where
- Bucksburn (AB21, AB16, AB22)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Don’t use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Don’t aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
Silicone cannot generally be painted, so if you’re planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
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.
What the job involves on each surface
Window sills
Every drop off the glass ends up on the sill, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. They’re cut out and resealed with exterior sealant.
Timber windows & doors
On period timber windows, traditional sand mastic is sometimes the better choice. We’ll tell you which suits your home.
When it is not the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Bucksburn, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
Want a quote for window mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in Bucksburn
For anyone letting property in or around Bucksburn, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Common questions in Bucksburn
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Bucksburn get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually 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.
Do you cover Bucksburn for window mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Bucksburn is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee, and we’re ARBOMaster approved applicators.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you need window mastic in Bucksburn?
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it’s rigid, every bit of frame movement pulls at it, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
Look out for these signs:
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
Managing a site like Bucksburn Academy? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- Are they insured?
Places near Bucksburn
Also in Bucksburn
What window mastic looks like in Bucksburn
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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Dyce station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church Of Scotland, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Bucksburn is about 3 miles north-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. If you need window mastic in Bucksburn, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Aberdeen. Bucksburn is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen where we work.
All of AB21, AB16 and AB22 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Howes Road, Gilbert Road and Malcolm Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Bucksburn, we cover Northfield (1 mile south-east), Stoneywood (1 mile north-west), Cummings Park (1 mile south-east), Mastrick (2 miles south) and Danestone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (3 miles south-east), Rosemount (3 miles south-east), Berryden (3 miles south-east), Ferryhill (4 miles south-east), New Aberdeen (4 miles south-east) and Queen's Cross (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Bucksburn
Typical jobs here are in homes near Northfield Academy, Stewart Park and Bucksburn Manor pub. The nearest railway station is Dyce station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are King's Museum (2.8 miles east) and Bon Accord Centre (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rubislaw Quarry and Brimmond Hill.
How we quote for window mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.