Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Lochaline, Argyll and Bute
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for Lochaline, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
How it works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Lochaline may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible, weatherproof sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we handle window mastic in Lochaline
A window frame and the wall around it expand and shrink at different rates. Plastic and aluminium frames move with the temperature, while masonry stays fairly still. That’s why the joint needs a flexible, low-modulus sealant rather than something rigid. Common call-outs are for mastic that has split away from the wall and draughts coming in around windows and doors, across patio & French doors, aluminium frames and window sills.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Lochaline (PA80)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about window mastic in Lochaline
Can you do window mastic in Lochaline?
Yes, Lochaline is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Lochaline?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
What does window mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
That depends on the product. Silicone is not paintable, but some hybrid sealants are. Tell us if you’re decorating and we’ll choose accordingly.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
- Keep paint off silicone joints
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, following the cure time we give you. Don’t point a pressure washer at the joints.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Also near Lochaline
What else we do in Lochaline
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Lochaline and across Argyll and Bute. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Do you need window mastic in Lochaline?
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. UV light hardens the outside of the bead, and over the years it loses its give, cracks and comes away.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
In and around Lochaline, as anywhere, good window mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- How the colour is chosen
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Lochaline
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
Lochaline homes and the weather
Lochaline is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. Lochaline is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for the mastic around window and door frames to keep out.
In the older streets around Kiel Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Lochaline is about 15 miles north-west of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. Across the PA80 area, we cover window mastic for homes and businesses. Across Argyll and Bute, we cover 118 places, Lochaline among them. For nearby work, see our Glasgow page.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: PA80. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Miners Court and Torr-na-Faire, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Craignure (5 miles south-east), Salen (7 miles west), Lochdon (8 miles south-east), Balliveolan (11 miles east) and Achnacroish (11 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oban (15 miles south-east), Dunollie (14 miles south-east), Tobermory (13 miles north-west) and Dunbeg (14 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Lochaline
A little further out are Mull and Iona Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardtornish Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lochan Lub an Arbhair.
What affects the quote in Lochaline
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The amount of work
Every job is a little different, 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 to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.