Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Kaimes, Edinburgh
Window mastic for Kaimes, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
Keep the new mastic undisturbed while it cures, for as long as we advise. Do not point a pressure washer at the joints.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
Window mastic in Kaimes, done properly
From a single sill to a whole house of windows, you will get a clear quote before work begins. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us how many frames there are and how they’re reached. Typical jobs include damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and leaking joints at the ends of sills, across window sills, uPVC windows and timber windows & doors.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, which generally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Kaimes (EH16, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Kaimes
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Windows and doors in Kaimes
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. 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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows usually belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
If you look after a building such as Gracemount High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Kaimes is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Kaimes to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Kaimes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for window mastic.
We work across the EH16 and EH17 postcode area for window mastic. Local streets include Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Howden Hall (1 mile north), Alnwickhill (1 mile north), Southhouse (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile north-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile 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 Kaimes
In Kaimes, that means homes and buildings near Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park and the streets around them. Kaimes’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Craigmillar Castle (2 miles north-east) and Natural History Collections (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Nearby places to Kaimes
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What we are called out for in Kaimes
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. Sunlight dries the surface out, until it loses its stretch and starts to crack.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building around Kaimes goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How much experience the applicator has
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- Condensation trapped between the panes
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Window sills
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Why it’s worth doing now in Kaimes
Redecorating is a good moment to renew the mastic. A clean new bead makes new paint or render look finished. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Kaimes, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house in most cases. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Kaimes, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- All the failed sealant is cut away, along with any loose debris.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- 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
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
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Questions from Kaimes
Do you cover Kaimes for window mastic?
Yes, Kaimes 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.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Kaimes?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Most silicone cannot be painted. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we’re fully insured too.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes, we choose a colour to suit the frame. Anthracite grey, black, brown and white cover most frames, with clear as an option.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.