Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Drylaw, Edinburgh
Window and door frames in Drylaw need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
How we quote for window mastic
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
About our window mastic in Drylaw
Colour matters on a frame. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the bead blends with the window rather than framing it. We work on uPVC windows, composite doors and timber windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and draughts coming in around windows and doors.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Drylaw (EH4, EH5)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Drylaw
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What the job involves on each surface
Timber windows & doors
Older timber windows in stone or brick can suit sand mastic rather than modern sealant. We’ll tell you which suits your home.
Aluminium frames
Aluminium moves with heat, and the frames are often slimmer than uPVC. A neat, narrow bead in a colour to match keeps the clean look.
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What else we do in Drylaw
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Do not paint over the silicone
Have a look at the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Cracks and lifting edges are easy to spot early.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so it pays to reseal before that happens.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Drylaw, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Drylaw
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, so the sill ends and the joint below the frame are common leak points. Failed sealant there lets rain into the wall or behind the frame.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they hold
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Questions from Drylaw
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Drylaw?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Drylaw get organised?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Do you come to Drylaw?
Yes. We cover Drylaw. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we will ask.
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.
How much does window mastic cost in Drylaw?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Window mastic in Drylaw: local notes
Drylaw is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you look after a building such as Craigroyston Community High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Drylaw is about 2 miles west of Stockbridge, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH4 postcode area, our applicators can take on window mastic. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Drylaw is one of them.
Work in EH4 and EH5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mottram Road, Telford Road and Drylaw Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Drylaw sits on or near the A902, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Drylaw, we cover Blackhall (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile east) and West Pilton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Pilrig (3 miles east) and North Leith (3 miles east).
Near you in Drylaw
We work in homes and buildings around Stewart's Melville College and Gabrielle Keiller Library. The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Western General Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.