Moray · Scotland
Craigellachie Window Mastic
Window mastic in Craigellachie from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- White mastic on grey or black frames
Leave it or put it right?
Working on frames from a ladder with a sealant gun isn’t easy, especially upstairs. We cut out properly, back deep gaps and tool every joint neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Craigellachie clients choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Old sealant always removed completely
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
About our window mastic in Craigellachie
Frames and walls don’t move together. Plastic and aluminium frames move with the temperature, while masonry stays fairly still. So the sealant has to stretch and recover, which is why we use a low-modulus product. If you’re dealing with draughty joints inside around the window and leaking joints at the ends of sills, we can help, whatever the surface.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Craigellachie (AB38)
- Region
- Moray
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What we are called out for in Craigellachie
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, and a gap filled solid cannot flex. Backing rod sets the right depth.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
Around Craigellachie, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
How it works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
Silicone cannot normally be painted, so if you are planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. Often the first sign is a damp patch inside or flaking paint on the reveal. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
What affects the quote in Craigellachie
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
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 pictures by email if you can.
Also in Craigellachie
Frames and glazing around Craigellachie
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In the older streets around Church Of Macallan And Burial Ground With Elchies Mausoleum, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Craigellachie is about 12 miles south-east of Elgin, in Moray. Jobs in Craigellachie get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 58 places across Moray, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Aberdeen, around 46 miles away.
Here we cover the AB38 postcode area for window mastic. Window mastic is available to properties on Lawrence Road, John Street and Spey Road. We also cover Aberlour (2 miles south-west), Charlestown of Aberlour (2 miles south-west), Rothes (3 miles north), Dufftown (4 miles south-east) and Drummuir (6 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Elgin (12 miles north-west), Buckie (15 miles north-east), Keith (9 miles north-east), Ashgrove (11 miles north), Fochabers (9 miles north) and Lhanbryde (10 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
What’s near Craigellachie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fiddichside Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Fleming Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Ladycroft Agricultural Museum (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Craigellachie includes Loch Park and Ben Aigan.
Craigellachie questions
Is Craigellachie in your area for window mastic?
Yes, Craigellachie is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is Craigellachie within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can tenants book the work?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
How many windows can you do in a day?
The work takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Access and the amount of old mastic make the biggest difference.