Scottish Borders · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Maxton, Scottish Borders
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- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
Window mastic in Maxton: local notes
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. 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 Maxton Kirk, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Maxton is about 8 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We carry out window mastic for homes and businesses in Maxton. Maxton is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 35 miles from Maxton.
Jobs for window mastic in TD6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Maxton include Greycrook (1 mile west), St Boswells (1 mile north-west), Newtown St Boswells (3 miles north-west), Bowden (4 miles west) and Ancrum (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (8 miles north-west), Hawick (12 miles south-west), Kelso (8 miles east), Selkirk (9 miles west), Jedburgh (6 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Maxton
Nearby you’ll also find Dingleton Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Castle Holydean (4.7 miles west). Open spaces near Maxton include Bemersyde Moss and Peniel Heugh.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Maxton
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. The external joint is the weather seal; the internal joint closes the gap to the plaster and stops draughts. Either or both can be done. If you’re dealing with sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and mastic that’s falling out in pieces, we can help.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Maxton is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Maxton (TD6)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Maxton
Do you cover Maxton for window mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Maxton is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
What guarantee comes with window mastic in Maxton?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, as long as they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote so we can plan the job.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We do one or both.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
What affects the quote in Maxton
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
Common problems we fix in Maxton
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A skim of sealant over a wide gap soon tears, while a joint packed solid cannot stretch. That is what backing rod is for.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
Around Maxton, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What product goes in the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Use gentle cleaners on frames and sealant
- Look round the frames every year or so
Wipe the frames with soapy water when you clean the windows, 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Maxton
A cracked joint around a frame lets rain into the wall. Left long enough, it can stain inside walls, spoil plaster and rot wooden frames. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Colour picked to suit the job
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house, depending on how much there is to do. Outside jobs in Maxton need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.