Edinburgh · Scotland
Window Mastic in Parkgrove
Professional window mastic in and around Parkgrove, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
Different surfaces, different methods
Window sills
Where a sill meets brick or render, the ends often crack first. We reseal them so rain cannot run into the wall.
uPVC windows
Plastic frames move a lot between a hot afternoon and a cold night, so we use a flexible, low-modulus sealant. We match white, brown, anthracite grey and black frames.
Window mastic in Parkgrove, done properly
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. The external joint is the weather seal; 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, composite doors and window sills, and the jobs we see most are whistling draughts around closed windows and gaps between the frame and the inside reveal.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Parkgrove, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Parkgrove (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Parkgrove
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Parkgrove normally arranged?
The owners of the flats normally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Is window mastic in a coastal place like Parkgrove any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
How do I get a quote for window mastic in Parkgrove?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once.
Where do you work from?
We’re based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Not normally, if it’s silicone. Tell us your decorating plans and we’ll pick a sealant to suit.
Frames and glazing around Parkgrove
Parkgrove is within about 2 miles of 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. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Parkgrove goes. For landlords with property near South Gyle station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Parkgrove is about 4 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Parkgrove get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH4 and EH12 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Parkgrove Road, Ardshiel Avenue and Queensferry Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Clermiston (1 mile south-east), Drumbrae (1 mile south), Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Silverknowes (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (5 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
What’s near Parkgrove
The closest station to Parkgrove is South Gyle station, about 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Murrayfield Experience (2.4 miles south-east) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Parkgrove include The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Why it’s worth doing now in Parkgrove
Running fresh sealant over the old joint is tempting, but it won’t grip old, dirty sealant. It peels before long, and water still gets in behind. The old mastic has to come out. For landlords in Parkgrove, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Parkgrove, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- The old mastic is cut out and the surfaces cleaned back.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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When it isn’t the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Parkgrove
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
Landlords, agents and businesses in Parkgrove
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Do you need window mastic in Parkgrove?
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar didn’t grip properly, and it lets go sooner than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Draughts coming in around windows and doors
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
If you look after a building such as Craigmount High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
- How long the guarantee is
- How the colour is chosen