Scottish Borders · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Burnfoot, Scottish Borders
Professional window mastic in and around Burnfoot, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Burnfoot
The new joint doesn’t have to be white. We can seal in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. We work on timber windows & doors, patio & French doors and uPVC windows, and common reasons people get in touch are old mastic that has gone black or come away and whistling draughts around closed windows.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Burnfoot (TD9)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Burnfoot questions
Will you come out to Burnfoot?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is window mastic in Burnfoot guaranteed?
All our work, in Burnfoot and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will new mastic stop draughts?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
How long does it take to reseal the windows on a house?
The work takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Access and the amount of old mastic make the biggest difference.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
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The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Outdoor work around Burnfoot depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
Keep sill grooves and drainage slots clear, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so early resealing is worth it.
Windows and doors in Burnfoot
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
If you look after a building such as Hawick High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Burnfoot is about 1 mile north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. For window mastic in and around Burnfoot, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover the Scottish Borders from our Crawley base, Burnfoot included. Burnfoot is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 39 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: TD9. We cover properties on Burns Road, Eildon Road and Galalaw Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Stirches (1 mile west), Hawick (1 mile south-west), Wilton (1 mile south-west), Wilton Dean (2 miles south-west) and Denholm (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (12 miles north), Selkirk (8 miles north), Jedburgh (9 miles east), Melrose (11 miles north), Earlston (14 miles north) and Langlee (12 miles north).
Near you in Burnfoot
In Burnfoot, that means homes and buildings near The Bourtree pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Borders Textile Towerhouse (1.2 miles south-west) and Branxholme Castle (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Burnfoot includes Ashkirk Loch and Ashkirk Hill.
What we’re called out for in Burnfoot
On timber frames, paint and putty build up around the joint. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Historic houses such as Harden, about 4.1 miles west, show how far back building around Burnfoot goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What to look for in a quote
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is chosen
What sealant work can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Faulty window hardware
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
Landlord and commercial work in Burnfoot
If you manage several properties in or around Burnfoot, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, 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.
What happens if it’s left?
Running fresh sealant over the old joint is tempting, but it won’t grip old, dirty sealant. It peels before long, and water still gets in behind. Proper resealing starts with removing the old joint. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- You choose the colour before work begins
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of window mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For window mastic in Burnfoot, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.