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Crewe Toll Window Mastic
Window mastic in Crewe Toll from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
What we’re called out for in Crewe Toll
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, and the ends of the sill, where it meets the wall, are where it gets in. Failed sealant there lets rain into the wall or behind the frame.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
Window mastic in Crewe Toll
Every window and door frame has a gap around it, and mastic is what closes it. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. Our applicators cut it out and replace it with a flexible, weatherproof sealant. We work on patio & French doors, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows, and people most often call us about sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and draughts coming in around windows and doors.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Crewe Toll, access is the first thing to plan.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Crewe Toll (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Crewe Toll
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Any mould that needs treating
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Crewe Toll homes and the weather
Crewe Toll is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigroyston Community High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Caroline Park, about 1 mile north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crewe Toll.
Crewe Toll is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Crewe Toll 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 175 places across Edinburgh.
All of EH4, EH5 and EH3 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we work in East Pilton (1 mile south-east), Pilton (1 mile north), Craigleith (1 mile south-east), Drylaw (1 mile south-west) and West Pilton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Newington (3 miles south-east) and Queensferry (6 miles west).
What’s near Crewe Toll
We work in homes and buildings around Starbank Park, Gabrielle Keiller Library and St Columba's Parish Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Crewe Toll is Haymarket station, roughly 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Palestine Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Craigcrook Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Nearby places to Crewe Toll
What else we do in Crewe Toll
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. For a tenement in Crewe Toll, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Check the mastic once a year
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, following the cure time we give you. Don’t point a pressure washer at the joints.
Leaks generally show up in wet, windy weather, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Sorting cracked mastic early means the joint is sound before the bad weather.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How the job changes by surface
Window sills
Every drop off the glass ends up on the sill, so the sill ends and the joint under the frame are vital. They’re cut out and resealed with exterior sealant.
Timber windows & doors
Soft or rotten wood can’t be sealed successfully. If we find rot, we’ll tell you before going ahead, as that is a job for a joiner.
Crewe Toll questions
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Crewe Toll?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally 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.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you match the sealant to my frames?
Usually, yes. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we will use the nearest match.
Why it’s worth doing now in Crewe Toll
A quick bead over the top of old mastic looks like an easy fix, but new sealant can’t bond to old, crumbling mastic. It peels before long, and water still gets in behind. Proper resealing starts with removing the old joint. Private landlords in Crewe Toll must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Fully insured
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