East Lothian · Scotland
Window Mastic in Gifford
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Gifford and across East Lothian. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
How we handle window mastic in Gifford
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. Our applicators cut it out and replace it with a flexible, weatherproof sealant. Typical jobs include draughty joints inside around the window and whistling draughts around closed windows, across composite doors, window sills and uPVC windows.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Gifford (EH41)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Gifford
Can you do window mastic in Gifford?
Yes, Gifford is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Gifford?
Yes, Gifford is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Gifford?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. Several properties can go on one quote.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Why deal with it now?
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Left long enough, it can stain inside walls, spoil plaster and rot wooden frames. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. In an older home around Gifford, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Frames and glazing around Gifford
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Homes close to Yester Parish Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Gifford is about 4 miles south-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Jobs in Gifford get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our East Lothian coverage runs to 48 places, Gifford among them. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 18 miles away.
All of EH41 is within our area for window mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Bara (2 miles north-east), Bolton (2 miles north-west), East Saltoun (4 miles west), Garvald (4 miles north-east) and Dovecote (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (12 miles west), Dunbar (11 miles north-east), Tranent (8 miles west), North Berwick (11 miles north), Prestonpans (10 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Gifford
Nearby you’ll also find Roodlands General Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Yester Castle (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Lammer Law.
How the job changes by surface
uPVC windows
Some uPVC windows were sealed at fitting with a quick bead that never bonded. We cut it out, back any deep gaps and reseal properly.
Aluminium frames
Coated aluminium needs a compatible sealant, and acetoxy silicones are not used, as they can attack some metals. We use a neutral-cure product.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Make sure the drainage slots are not blocked
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Don’t aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, for as long as we advise. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
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.
Nearby places to Gifford
Also in Gifford
Signs you need window mastic in Gifford
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 when they notice something like this:
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Around Gifford, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
How it works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Somewhere like Gifford may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Want a quote for window mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
Quotes for window mastic in Gifford
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.