Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Ratho, Edinburgh
Problem with your window and door frames in Ratho? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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.
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Ratho
Around Ratho we seal all kinds of frames: uPVC, aluminium, timber and composite, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. Each gets a sealant chosen for the frame and the wall it meets. Typical jobs include cracked sealant at the sill ends and gaps left after new windows were fitted, on uPVC windows, timber windows & doors and patio & French doors.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Ratho is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Ratho (EH28)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Window mastic in Ratho: 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. 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.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Gateway station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Ratho to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Ratho is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, roughly 7 miles from Ratho.
All of EH28 is covered for window mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot. Close by, we work in Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ratho
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ratho
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Do you need window mastic in Ratho?
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar never bonded as it should, and it lets go sooner than it should.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
For an older house near a landmark such as Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is
What affects the cost of window mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Around Ratho, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
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When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Faulty window hardware
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
Ratho: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Gateway station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Ratho?
Yes, Ratho is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Not if it’s silicone. Tell us your decorating plans and we will pick a sealant to suit.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes. We can use white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee, and we are ARBOMaster approved applicators.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work on first-floor windows?
Yes, if safe access is possible. Higher or awkward frames may need extra access, and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Why act early in Ratho
Once mastic fails, rain can get between the frame and the wall. Left long enough, it can stain inside walls, spoil plaster and rot wooden frames. A reseal is a much smaller job. Around Ratho, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Ratho
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Fully insured
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Arbo and Everbuild products
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