Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door frames in Gilmerton? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
Window mastic in Gilmerton, done properly
Behind a thin line of old mastic there’s sometimes a deep void. Filling it with sealant alone leaves a joint that cannot move properly, so deep gaps get backing rod first. That way the new bead bonds to the frame and the wall only. Typical jobs include draughty joints inside around the window and sealant in the wrong colour for the frame, on aluminium frames, window sills and patio & French doors.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Gilmerton.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
What happens if it’s left?
Failed mastic is not a reason to replace sound windows. Where the frames are sound, new mastic usually deals with draughts and leaks at the edges. Problems with the glass or gaskets are for a window company, and we will say so. Private landlords in Gilmerton must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door from start to finish. Inside a flat in Gilmerton, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- New exterior sealant goes on in a matching colour and is tooled smooth.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Gilmerton: your questions answered
Do you cover Gilmerton for window mastic?
Yes, Gilmerton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Gilmerton normally arranged?
It usually 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.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Gilmerton and the rest of Edinburgh.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Outside is the weather seal; inside closes the gap to the plaster. We can do either or both.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
How long will my window job take?
The work takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
How much does window mastic cost in Gilmerton?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
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What the job involves on each surface
Aluminium frames
Aluminium moves with heat, and the frames are often slimmer than uPVC. A tidy bead in anthracite grey, black or a matching colour suits the frame.
Timber windows & doors
Soft or rotten wood cannot be sealed successfully. If we find rot, we will tell you before going ahead, as that’s a job for a joiner.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Landlord and commercial work in Gilmerton
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How we quote for window mastic
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether the work is at height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Frames and glazing around Gilmerton
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 1.4 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Gilmerton has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Melville Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gilmerton.
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Gilmerton or further out, we cover window mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Gilmerton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH17 and EH16 postcode area for window mastic. Streets in the area include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue, and we cover them all. You’ll find Gilmerton on the A772, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for window mastic. We also cover the places around Gilmerton: Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Gilmerton
In Gilmerton, that means homes and buildings near Drum Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Gilmerton includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.