Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Comely Bank, Edinburgh
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Comely Bank and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house for a typical job. For a tenement in Comely Bank, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Window mastic in Comely Bank
A window frame and the wall around it expand and shrink at different rates. Heat and cold make frames grow and shrink against brick or render that hardly moves. So the sealant has to stretch and recover, which is why we use a low-modulus product. If you have cracked sealant at the sill ends and rain getting in at the frame or under the sill, we can help, on composite doors, timber windows & doors and window sills alike.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Comely Bank.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Comely Bank (EH4, EH3, EH2)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Do you need window mastic in Comely Bank?
Timber windows bring their own problems. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Homes close to Dean Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Keep paint off silicone joints
Wipe the frames with soapy water when you clean the windows, and avoid solvent cleaners on the sealant.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so early resealing is worth it.
What window mastic looks like in Comely Bank
Comely Bank is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Managing a site like Broughton High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Comely Bank is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover window mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Comely Bank, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Comely Bank is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH4, EH3 and EH2 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Circus Lane, Belford Road and Orchard Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Comely Bank: Stockbridge (1 mile east), Craigleith (1 mile north-west), Dean Village (1 mile south), Silvermills (1 mile east) and Inverleith (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (7 miles west), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Comely Bank
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stewart's Melville College, Tollcross Primary School and Stockbridge public library. Other local landmarks include Princes Street Gardens (0.8 miles south-east), Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen (within half a mile east) and St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Museum of the Grand Lodge of Scotland (0.8 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Comely Bank includes Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Different surfaces, different methods
uPVC windows
Fitters’ mastic on plastic frames is sometimes thin and rushed. It comes out, deep gaps get backing rod and the joint is resealed.
Window sills
Where a sill meets brick or render, the ends often crack first. A tight seal at each end keeps rain out of the wall.
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Quotes for window mastic in Comely Bank
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Every job is quoted individually. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Common questions in Comely Bank
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Comely Bank generally arranged?
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 work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes, with our 12-month guarantee. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Should I try DIY first?
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.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Comely Bank
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.