Midlothian · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Cousland, Midlothian
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors in Cousland, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
Frames and glazing around Cousland
With historic houses such as Hamilton House (about 3.6 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Cousland as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Hamilton House, about 3.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cousland, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Cousland is about 3 miles east of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. We carry out window mastic for homes and businesses in Cousland and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Midlothian. Cousland is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian we cover. We also work in Edinburgh, about 8 miles from Cousland.
We work across the EH22 postcode area for window mastic and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Chapel Bank, Beech Grove and Stewart Park, and we cover them all. Close by, we work in Elphinstone (2 miles north-east), Ormiston (2 miles east), Tranent (3 miles north-east), Prestongrange (3 miles north) and New Winton (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (5 miles south-west), Dalkeith (3 miles west), Penicuik (10 miles south-west), Loanhead (6 miles west), Gorebridge (5 miles south-west) and Newtongrange (3 miles south-west).
Around Cousland
For rail, the closest station is Wallyford station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cousland Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Cousland Smiddy (less than half a mile east).
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Cousland
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. A new joint stops the air getting through. If the draught is through the window seals instead, we will tell you. If you’re dealing with untidy mastic left by window fitters and cracked internal joints between frame and plaster, we can put it right.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Cousland is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Cousland (EH22)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cousland
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Honest limits
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Faulty window hardware
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Cousland
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
What we are called out for in Cousland
Timber windows bring their own problems. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
Rented homes near Wallyford 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.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Are they insured?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Keep paint off silicone joints
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, for as long as we advise. Do not point a pressure washer at the joints.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
Quotes for window mastic in Cousland
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Common questions in Cousland
Can you do window mastic in Cousland?
Yes, Cousland is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Cousland?
Yes. Cousland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Do you work on first-floor windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Tell us about access when you get in touch and we’ll plan for it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Around Cousland, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- 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.
- A flexible, weatherproof sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
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.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
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
Wood swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, so a flexible sealant is essential. We seal onto sound, dry paintwork or timber.