Edinburgh · Scotland
Window Mastic in Curriehill
Our applicators work in Curriehill on mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Black, perished sealant on frames
Do you need window mastic in Curriehill?
Older frames were often sealed with products that set hard. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Currie High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
Window mastic in Curriehill
There are two joints on most windows. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. Either or both can be done. We work on aluminium frames, composite doors and timber windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame and rain getting in at the frame or under the sill.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Curriehill (EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Around Curriehill, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- 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.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get 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
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
Check the drainage slots in the frames aren’t blocked, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
Look out for the warning signs: cracks in the mastic, gaps you can see light through, damp on the reveal or mould around the inside of the frame. If you notice one, it’s time to get the joint looked at.
What affects the quote in Curriehill
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
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.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
FAQs for Curriehill
I let a flat near Curriehill station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Curriehill in your area for window mastic?
Yes, Curriehill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Which products do you use?
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.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. Outside is the weather seal; inside closes the gap to the plaster. We do one or both.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Frames and glazing around Curriehill
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with 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.
Rented homes near Curriehill 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. For an older house near a landmark such as Currie Kirk, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Curriehill is about 5 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover window mastic for homes and businesses in Curriehill and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in EH14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bryce Road, Palmer Road and Dolphin Road. We also cover the places around Curriehill: Currie (1 mile south-east), Warriston (1 mile north-west), Riccarton (1 mile north), Balerno (1 mile south-west) and Juniper Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (8 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (7 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Curriehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Malleny Park. Curriehill has its own railway station: Curriehill station. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north) and Heriot Watt University Museum (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Warklaw Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Curriehill
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
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.