Fife · Scotland
Window Mastic in Lochgelly
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lochgelly. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
Window mastic in Lochgelly, 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. Either or both can be done. We work on patio & French doors, timber windows & doors and uPVC windows, and people most often call us about whistling draughts around closed windows and hard, cracked sealant around windows.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Lochgelly is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Where
- Lochgelly (KY5, KY4)
- Region
- Fife
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Wipe condensation off the frames
- Do not paint over the silicone
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and keep solvents and harsh chemicals off the joint.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so it pays to reseal before that happens.
Lochgelly homes and the weather
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. 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.
If you look after a building such as Lochgelly High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Lochgelly is about 6 miles west of Kirkcaldy, in Fife. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Lochgelly is covered for window mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 133 places in Fife are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 13 miles from Lochgelly.
Every address in KY5 and KY4 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cook Square, Main Street and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Lochgelly is on the B920 and B981, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for window mastic. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Lumphinnans (1 mile south-west), Glencraig (1 mile north), Crosshill (2 miles north), Lochore (2 miles north) and Cowdenbeath (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dunfermline (6 miles south-west), Kirkcaldy (6 miles east), Glenrothes (7 miles north-east), Leven (13 miles east), Dysart (7 miles east) and Dalgety Bay (7 miles south).
What’s near Lochgelly
The nearest railway station is Lochgelly station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lochore Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Lynebank Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Benarty Hill and Loch Gelly.
When it isn’t the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
What we are called out for in Lochgelly
Joint shape matters as much as the product. A thin smear across a wide gap has nothing to it, and a gap filled solid can’t flex. Backing rod sets the right depth.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
If you let a flat or house near Lochgelly station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- What product goes in the joint
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a place like Lochgelly, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the sill ends and the joint under the frame are vital. They’re cut out and resealed with exterior sealant.
Aluminium frames
Bi-fold and sliding aluminium doors have long frame joints, and the bottom joint sees the most water. We prepare and reseal every joint, backing the deep ones.
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Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Quotes for window mastic in Lochgelly
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Questions from Lochgelly
Is Lochgelly within the area you cover?
Yes. Lochgelly is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Lochgelly station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we are using.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.