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Window & door mastic in Pollokshields, Glasgow
Window and door frames in Pollokshields need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
Quotes for window mastic in Pollokshields
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The amount of work
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The problem you’ve noticed
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Pollokshields
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. The old mastic is removed and the joint resealed with a flexible exterior sealant. If you have a bead that doesn’t match the frame and gaps between the frame and the inside reveal, we can help.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Pollokshields, access is the first thing to plan.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Pollokshields as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Pollokshields (G41, G42, G5)
- Wider area
- Glasgow
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Pollokshields
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Composite doors
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Pollokshields, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- Old, cracked mastic is removed completely.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Want a quote for window mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Common problems we fix in Pollokshields
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Mastic laid onto dusty, damp or crumbling surfaces didn’t grip properly, so it comes away long before its time.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Black, perished sealant on frames
If you live in an older home near Trinity U.F Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How much experience the applicator has
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Different surfaces, different methods
Patio & French doors
Heavy door frames can move more than windows. The sealant must cope with it.
Timber windows & doors
Wood swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries, so a flexible sealant is essential. The paint or stain needs to be sound where the sealant meets it.
FAQs for Pollokshields
Is Pollokshields in your area for window mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Pollokshields is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Pollokshields normally arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We can do either or both.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
Yes, if the air is getting in around the frame. If it’s through the window’s own seals or a hinge, that’s a different fix, and we will say so.
What window mastic looks like in Pollokshields
Historic houses like Pollok House (about 1.8 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Pollokshields has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Windows normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Schools such as Craigholme School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Pollokshields West station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Pollokshields is about 1 mile south of Glasgow, in Glasgow. Across the G41 area, we cover window mastic for homes and businesses. 183 places in Glasgow are on our list.
Our applicators cover all of G41, G42 and G5 for window mastic. Whether your property is on Bruce Road, Minard Road and Leslie Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Pollokshields: Strathbungo (1 mile south-east), Crossmyloof (1 mile south-west), Kinning Park (1 mile north-west), Govanhill (1 mile east) and Crosshill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dowanhill (3 miles north), North Kelvinside (3 miles north), Partickhill (3 miles north-west), Kelvinside (3 miles north), Hyndland (3 miles north-west) and Wyndford (3 miles north).
What’s near Pollokshields
We work in homes and buildings around Shawlands Academy, Glasgow Women's Library and 51 pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Queen's Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Our Lady and St Margaret's Primary School (0.7 miles north). Pollokshields has its own railway station: Pollokshields West station. Nearby you’ll also find Princes Square (1.6 miles north-east) and Scotland Street School Museum (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.
Landlord and commercial work in Pollokshields
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.