Glasgow · Scotland
Window Mastic in Pollokshaws
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Pollokshaws and across Glasgow. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Window mastic in Pollokshaws, done properly
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. A new joint stops the air getting through. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we will say so. We work on composite doors, timber windows & doors and window sills, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked sealant at the sill ends and draughts coming in around windows and doors.
Pollokshaws is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which generally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Pollokshaws (G41, G43, G42)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber windows & doors
Wood swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, so the joint must stay flexible. We seal onto sound, dry paintwork or timber.
uPVC windows
We clean the frame edge carefully so the plastic is not marked, then the new bead is laid against the frame and the wall and tooled smooth.
Also in Pollokshaws
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Your questions about window mastic in Pollokshaws
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Pollokshaws?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can you do window mastic in Pollokshaws?
Yes, Pollokshaws is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
How much does window mastic cost in Pollokshaws?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can you seal the gap between the frame and the plaster indoors?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We do one or both.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Wipe condensation off the frames
Check the drainage slots in the frames aren’t blocked, so water can run away instead of sitting against the joint.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so it pays to reseal before that happens.
Windows and doors in Pollokshaws
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. Much of Glasgow is built from red and blond sandstone, and porous sandstone needs a sealant that won’t mark it.
If you look after a building such as Shawlands Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Pollok House, about 0.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pollokshaws. Rented homes near Pollokshaws West station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Pollokshaws is about 2 miles south of Glasgow, in Glasgow. From the centre of Pollokshaws to the outskirts, we cover window mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Pollokshaws is one of 183 towns and villages in Glasgow we cover.
Work in G41, G43 and G42 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Haggs Road, Hector Road and Lochlea Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Pollokshaws include the A77. Close by, we work in Auldhouse (1 mile south-west), Shawlands (1 mile north-east), Langside (1 mile east), Hillpark (1 mile south) and Crossmyloof (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hillhead (3 miles north), Dowanhill (4 miles north), Woodlands (3 miles north), Woodside (4 miles north), North Kelvinside (4 miles north) and Partickhill (3 miles north).
Near you in Pollokshaws
We work in homes and buildings around Couper Institute and Library, The Sir John Stirling Maxwell pub and Pollok Country Park. Pollokshaws has its own railway station: Pollokshaws West station. Other landmarks nearby include Silverburn Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Glasgow Victoria Infirmary (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Cathkin Braes.
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are for a typical job. In a city area like Pollokshaws, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- 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.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Faulty window hardware
- Worn gaskets, brush seals or a door that has dropped
- Damp problems in the wall away from the window
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 Pollokshaws
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pollokshaws
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Why it’s worth doing now in Pollokshaws
Draughts and leaks don’t always mean new windows. Where the frames are sound, new mastic usually deals with draughts and leaks at the edges. Problems with the glass or gaskets are for a window company, and we’ll say so. For landlords in Pollokshaws, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Why us?
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- You choose the colour before work begins
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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