Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Craigour, Edinburgh
We cover Craigour for mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
What happens if it’s left?
If you are painting or rendering, reseal at the same time. A clean new bead makes new paint or render look finished. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Craigour, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We never seal over old sealant
Window mastic in Craigour
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. The old mastic is removed and the joint resealed with a flexible exterior sealant. If you are dealing with draughty joints inside around the window and rain getting in at the frame or under the sill, we can put it right, on aluminium frames, uPVC windows and patio & French doors alike.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. In Craigour, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Craigour (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It will not solve:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
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Windows and doors in Craigour
Craigour is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is 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.
If you let a flat or house near Shawfair station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Liberton High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. In the older streets around Liberton Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Craigour is about 3 miles north-west of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Craigour can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Craigour is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for window mastic.
Our applicators cover all of the EH17 and EH16 postcode area for window mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Gilmerton Road, Craigour Avenue and Ferniehill Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A772, Craigour is simple for us to get to for window mastic. If you’re just outside Craigour, we cover Moredun (1 mile south-east), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Little France (1 mile north), Ferniehill (1 mile south-east) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Around Craigour
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Craigour is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Natural History Collections (1.5 miles north-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Parking in city streets around Craigour can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- 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.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Craigour, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and avoid solvent cleaners on the sealant.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. Often the first sign is a damp patch inside or flaking paint on the reveal. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
How the job changes by surface
Composite doors
Front doors take the weather head on. Those corners get the most care.
Patio & French doors
Heavy door frames can move more than windows. A flexible sealant copes with that, where a rigid one would crack.
FAQs for Craigour
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Craigour generally arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Does the coastal weather in Craigour affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Can you match the sealant to my frames?
Normally, yes. Tell us the frame colour when you get in touch and we’ll use the nearest match.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, inside or out.
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.