Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Inverleith, Edinburgh
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for Inverleith, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
When to call us in Inverleith
Sills take more water than any other part of a window, so the sill ends and the joint below the frame are common leak points. When that sealant fails, water gets into the wall or under the frame.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What insurance they hold
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Window mastic in Inverleith, done properly
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. We seal one or both, depending on what’s needed. We work on patio & French doors, timber windows & doors and aluminium frames, and common reasons people get in touch are black, perished sealant on frames and whistling draughts around closed windows.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Inverleith, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Inverleith (EH5, EH3, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Window sills
Masonry sills can have joints where water gets in, and the joint under the frame can let rain run behind. We seal those with a sealant suited to masonry.
Composite doors
A composite door generally sits in a plastic outer frame, and the joint around it is sealed like a window. We match the colour to the frame.
What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. For a tenement in Inverleith, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
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 before giving you a price.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Inverleith
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially upstairs. We cut out properly, back deep gaps and tool every joint neatly, in a sealant suited to the wall. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Why Inverleith customers choose us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Questions from Inverleith
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Inverleith affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes, we do both. Inside, the joint between frame and plaster is sealed neatly, using a paintable sealant if you want to decorate.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Often, yes. Air often gets in between the frame and the wall, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, if safe access is possible. For high or awkward windows, we will tell you what access is needed.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Places near Inverleith
What else we do in Inverleith
Window mastic in Inverleith: local notes
Inverleith is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Inverleith Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Inverleith is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need window mastic in Inverleith, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Inverleith is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Work in EH5, EH3 and EH4 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need window mastic at a property on Ferry Road, Clark Road and Wardie Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Inverleith: Goldenacre (1 mile north-east), Warriston (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Boswall (1 mile north) and Comely Bank (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Inverleith
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, Stockbridge public library and Trinity Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are King George V Park (0.8 miles south-east) and London Street Primary School (1.1 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waverley Mall (1.3 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Keep paint off silicone joints
Check the drainage slots in the frames aren’t blocked, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
Wet, windy weather is when failed mastic shows itself, but sealant goes on best when frames and walls are dry. Dealing with it when you first notice a crack avoids chasing leaks through the wet months.
What affects the cost of window mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.