Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Inch, Edinburgh
Professional window mastic in and around Inch, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Inch
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. Once that seal fails, wind and rain find the gap. The old mastic is removed and the joint resealed with a flexible exterior sealant. If you are dealing with gaps left after new windows were fitted and hard, cracked sealant around windows, we can put it right.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Inch, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Inch (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
Have a look at the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Small splits are simple to catch before they leak.
Wet, windy weather is when failed mastic shows itself, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Sorting cracked mastic early means the joint is sound before the bad weather.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Condensation trapped between the panes
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
What affects the quote in Inch
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Where the property is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
Want a quote for window mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Signs you need window mastic in Inch
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
The most common problems we see are:
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
Managing a site like Liberton High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before booking anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
- What insurance they hold
- How hidden problems are handled
Common questions in Inch
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Inch?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
What does window mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Can you match the sealant to my frames?
Yes. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Most silicone can’t be painted. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote and we will plan for it.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
What else we do in Inch
Landlords, agents and businesses in Inch
For anyone letting property in or around Inch, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Inch homes and the weather
Inch is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you live in an older home near Liberton Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Inch is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For window mastic in and around Inch, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Inch included. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH16, EH17 and EH9 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need window mastic at a property on Ross Road, Lady Road and Orrok Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Inch: Bridge End (1 mile north), Cameron Toll (1 mile north-west), Liberton (1 mile south-west), Little France (1 mile east) and Prestonfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Bellevue (3 miles north-west) and Silvermills (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Inch
We work in homes and buildings around St Margaret's School and Inch Park, among other places. The closest station to Inch is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles east) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Inch, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.