Edinburgh · Scotland
Burgh Muir Window Mastic
We cover Burgh Muir for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
Window mastic in Burgh Muir, done properly
Colour matters on a frame. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. We are often asked to deal with rain getting in at the frame or under the sill and draughts coming in around windows and doors, on composite doors, aluminium frames and patio & French doors.
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 Burgh Muir.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Burgh Muir (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Burgh Muir
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
Signs you need window mastic in Burgh Muir
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, while a joint packed solid cannot stretch. Backing rod sets the right depth.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- White mastic on grey or black frames
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Before you book anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What preparation is included
- What product goes in the joint
- Are they insured?
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
Keep sill grooves and drainage slots clear, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
Look out for the warning signs: cracks in the mastic, gaps you can see light through, damp on the reveal or mould around the inside of the frame. If you notice one, it’s time to get the joint looked at.
The process
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. In total, it usually takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Inside a flat in Burgh Muir, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Advice
Frames and glazing around Burgh Muir
Burgh Muir is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
For an older house near a landmark such as Mayfield Salisbury Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sciennes Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Burgh Muir is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need window mastic in Burgh Muir, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Work in EH9, EH8 and EH16 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Lauder Road, Oswald Road and Cobden Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Burgh Muir: The Grange (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile north-east), Sciennes (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile east) and Blackford (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north) and South Portobello (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Burgh Muir
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to National Museums Scotland Library, Leslie's Bar and Royal Blind School. Also close by are St Crispin's School (under half a mile south) and The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Meadows Dental Clinic (0.5 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Burgh Muir includes Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Why deal with it now?
A cracked joint around a frame lets rain into the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. A reseal is a much smaller job. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Burgh Muir, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
What affects the quote in Burgh Muir
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- A few pictures by email, if you can
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlord and commercial work in Burgh Muir
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Burgh Muir and across Edinburgh. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
FAQs for Burgh Muir
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Burgh Muir?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is window mastic in a coastal place like Burgh Muir any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, if safe access is possible. Higher or awkward frames may need extra access, and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.