Edinburgh · Scotland
Gracemount Window Mastic
Problem with your window and door frames in Gracemount? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Window mastic in Gracemount
Mr Mastic’s applicators have more than 20 years’ experience with window and door sealants. We’re fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and we give a one-year guarantee on the work. If you have white mastic on grey or black frames and water coming in at the bottom corners of a door, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Gracemount is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Gracemount (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Timber windows & doors
Wood swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, so the joint must stay flexible. The paint or stain needs to be sound where the sealant meets it.
Patio & French doors
The joints around patio doors run a long way, top, sides and threshold. Most leaks start at the bottom corners, so we pay close attention there.
Gracemount homes and the weather
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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Shawfair station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Gracemount goes.
Gracemount is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Gracemount to the outskirts, we cover window mastic for every kind of property. Gracemount is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for window mastic.
All of EH17 and EH16 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Southhouse (1 mile south), Howden Hall (1 mile west), Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile west) and Kaimes (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Gracemount
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Places near Gracemount
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Leave it or put it right?
Not every sealant suits a window. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t made for exterior frame joints. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Gracemount, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
What you get with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
When to call us in Gracemount
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, and a gap opens along one edge.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Before booking anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating. The job normally takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. In a city area like Gracemount, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gracemount
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
How we quote for window mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Common questions in Gracemount
Is Gracemount in your area for window mastic?
Yes, Gracemount is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Gracemount get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Gracemount?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a 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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. Inside, the joint between frame and plaster is sealed neatly, using a paintable sealant if you want to decorate.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.