Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Old Town, Edinburgh
Window mastic for Old Town and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
Why deal with it now?
A cracked joint around a frame lets rain into the wall. Over time that can mean damp patches, damaged plaster and rotting timber. Resealing now is a small job by comparison. Private landlords in Old Town must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Old Town customers choose us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Tidy, careful work
- We are fully insured
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
About our window mastic in Old Town
Mr Mastic’s applicators have more than 20 years’ experience with window and door sealants. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee. If you have untidy mastic left by window fitters and cold air getting in at the frame edge, we can help, on window sills, composite doors and patio & French doors alike.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Old Town, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Location
- Old Town (EH1, EH8, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Faulty window hardware
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
Old Town homes and the weather
Old Town is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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 Tollcross Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Augustine Congregational Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Old Town is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need window mastic in Old Town, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Old Town included. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Every address in EH1, EH8 and EH3 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Meuse Lane, High Street and Meadow Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Lauriston (1 mile south-west), Buccleuch (1 mile south-east), Holyrood (1 mile north-east), Dumbiedykes (1 mile east) and Canongate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Old Town
Around Old Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Cuthbert's Church, Greyfriars Bobby Bar and The Meadows, among other places. Also close by are Old Royal High School (0.6 miles north-east) and National Museums Scotland Library (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Old Town itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (within half a mile west) and Museum of Scotland (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
How the job changes by surface
uPVC windows
uPVC expands and contracts noticeably with temperature, so we use a flexible, low-modulus sealant. White is the usual colour, with brown, anthracite grey and black for coloured frames.
Patio & French doors
Not every patio door leak is a mastic problem: worn seals, blocked drainage slots or a poor threshold detail can be the cause. We check before we reseal.
Common questions in Old Town
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Old Town?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Does the coastal weather in Old Town affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
In many cases. The gap between frame and wall is a common source of draughts, and resealing inside and out closes it.
Do you come to Old Town?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Can you seal the gap between the frame and the plaster indoors?
Yes. Inside, the joint between frame and plaster is sealed neatly, using a paintable sealant if you want to decorate.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. If we need more, we will ask.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What affects the cost of window mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Other services in Old Town
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Town
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: 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. Inside a flat in Old Town, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
If you are in Old Town and need window mastic, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
When to call us in Old Town
Timber windows bring their own problems. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
The most common problems we see are:
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the cure time is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant