Edinburgh · Scotland
Ferniehill Window Mastic
We cover Ferniehill for 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.
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
Windows and doors in Ferniehill
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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
For landlords with property near Shawfair station, sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first. If you look after a building such as Liberton High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Ferniehill get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH17, EH16 and EH22 is within our area for window mastic. Streets in the area include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue, and we cover them all. With the A772 close by, Ferniehill is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Around Ferniehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park, among other places. The closest station to Ferniehill is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Window mastic in Ferniehill
Colour matters on a frame. We can seal in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear, so the bead blends with the window rather than framing it. If you’re dealing with old mastic that has gone black or come away and gaps where the sill meets the wall, we can put it right.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Ferniehill, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ferniehill
Landlords and agents in Ferniehill can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
What sealant work cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Condensation trapped between the panes
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
On timber frames, keep the paintwork in good order, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Paint up to the joint, not over the silicone.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so it pays to reseal before that happens.
Your questions about window mastic in Ferniehill
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Ferniehill?
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 don’t.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Silicone generally won’t take paint. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Ferniehill?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
How the job changes by surface
Aluminium frames
Bi-fold and sliding aluminium doors have long frame joints, and the threshold joint takes a lot of water. Each is cleaned, backed where deep and resealed.
Composite doors
Draughts round the door leaf usually come from worn seals or adjustment, not the mastic. We seal the frame and let you know about anything else.
What happens if it’s left?
Failed mastic isn’t a reason to replace sound windows. If the frames and glass are in good order, resealing the joints is often all that’s needed. Problems with the glass or gaskets are for a window company, and we will say so. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Ferniehill, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
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What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Ferniehill, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
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When to call us in Ferniehill
Frames are never completely still. A plastic or aluminium frame lengthens in sunshine and shortens as it cools, while the masonry beside it stays put. If the sealant can’t stretch, it splits.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Melville Castle, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ferniehill.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What product goes in the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not