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Window & door mastic in Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors in Davidson's Mains, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
Window mastic in Davidson's Mains, done properly
Colour matters on a frame. We can seal in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. If you have gaps between the frame and the inside reveal and mastic that’s falling out in pieces, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Place
- Davidson's Mains (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Davidson's Mains, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
On timber frames, keep the paintwork in good order, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
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Davidson's Mains: your questions answered
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Davidson's Mains normally arranged?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Does the coastal weather in Davidson's Mains affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do you have sealant for grey or black windows?
Generally, yes. Mention the frame colour when you ask for a quote and we’ll use the nearest match.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Not normally, if it’s silicone. Tell us your decorating plans and we’ll pick a sealant to suit.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
Often, yes. The gap between frame and wall is a common source of draughts, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Davidson's Mains homes and the weather
Davidson's Mains is within about 1 mile of 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.
Managing a site like Craigroyston Community High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to St Columba's Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. For landlords with property near South Gyle station, sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Davidson's Mains is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Davidson's Mains get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Davidson's Mains is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: EH4 and EH12. Window mastic is available to properties on March Road, Main Street and Hillpark Road. If you’re just outside Davidson's Mains, we cover Silverknowes (1 mile north-east), Craigcrook (1 mile south-east), Parkgrove (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clermiston (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Around Davidson's Mains
For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Davidson's Mains includes Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are and we leave things clean and tidy. Inside a flat in Davidson's Mains, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away, along with any loose debris.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
For window mastic in Davidson's Mains, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Composite doors
If the door itself is draughty, the issue may be the door seals or hinges rather than the frame mastic. We will tell you if that is what we find.
Patio & French doors
Patio and French doors have the longest joints on most houses. The threshold and the bottom corners take the most water, so we pay close attention there.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Condensation trapped between the panes
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
What affects the quote in Davidson's Mains
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The type of sealant required
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much there is to do
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.