Dundee · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Dundee
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Dundee. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- White mastic on grey or black frames
Why deal with it now?
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially upstairs. We cut out properly, back deep gaps and tool every joint neatly, in a sealant suited to the wall. Private landlords in Dundee 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.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
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Window mastic in Dundee
The new joint doesn’t have to be white. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. Typical jobs include rain getting in at the frame or under the sill and sealant in the wrong colour for the frame, across timber windows & doors, uPVC windows and window sills.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which normally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Dundee as everywhere else we work.
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. Inside a flat in Dundee, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Related advice
Windows and doors in Dundee
Dundee is within about 2 miles of 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. Dundee sits on the north bank of the Tay, and much of its older housing is sandstone tenements.
For landlords with property near Dundee station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. Managing a site like Scottish School of Contemporary Dance? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Dundee is about 38 miles north of Edinburgh, in Dundee. We carry out window mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Dundee, as part of our work across Dundee. 50 places in Dundee are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the DD4, DD2, DD3 and DD1 postcode area for window mastic. We cover properties on Hill Square, Main Street and William Barclay Square and the roads around them. Dundee is on the A85 and A90, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for window mastic. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Woodside (1 mile north-east), Stobswell (1 mile east), Downfield (1 mile north-west), Blackness (1 mile south-west) and West End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Broughty Ferry (4 miles east), Monifieth (6 miles east), Barnhill (5 miles east), Douglas (3 miles east), Gowrie Park (3 miles west) and Ballumbie (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Dundee
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to 'The Clep' Public House, St Roque's Library and Lawside Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Dundee station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dudhope Castle (0.7 miles south) and McManus Gallery (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Dundee includes Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Quotes for window mastic in Dundee
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few pictures by email, if you can
For window mastic in Dundee, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Ventilate rooms so frames don’t stay wet inside
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
Timber frames need their paint kept up, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
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.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What we are called out for in Dundee
Mastic ages in the weather. Sunlight dries the surface out, and over the years it loses its give, cracks and comes away.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Historic houses such as Camperdown House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building around Dundee goes.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How hidden problems are handled
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Faulty window hardware
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Dundee
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
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Common questions in Dundee
Do you work for landlords with property near Dundee station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Dundee normally arranged?
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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
That depends on the product. Silicone is not paintable, but some hybrid sealants are. Mention any painting plans before work begins.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We find where the air is coming from before we reseal.
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.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Do you work on first-floor windows?
Yes, where it’s safe. For high or awkward windows, we will tell you what access is needed.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.