Edinburgh · Scotland
Restalrig Window Mastic
Window mastic for Restalrig and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Black, perished sealant on frames
Window mastic in Restalrig, done properly
A window frame and the wall around it expand and shrink at different rates. Heat and cold make frames grow and shrink against brick or render that hardly moves. So the sealant has to stretch and recover, which is why we use a low-modulus product. We work on aluminium frames, uPVC windows and composite doors, and the jobs we see most are old mastic that has gone black or come away and white mastic on grey or black frames.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Restalrig.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Restalrig and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Restalrig (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Keep paint and stain on wooden frames in good order
- Make sure the drainage slots aren’t blocked
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Don’t paint over the silicone
Timber frames need their paint kept up, because bare, wet timber moves more and pulls at the joint. Keep paint off the silicone itself.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so early resealing is worth it.
Landlord and commercial work in Restalrig
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
For anyone letting property in or around Restalrig, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally 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 Restalrig, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, we go round the frames with you and agree the list.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
For window mastic in Restalrig, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
A quick bead over the top of old mastic looks like an easy fix, but it will not grip old, dirty sealant. It peels before long, and water still gets in behind. The old mastic has to come out. Private landlords in Restalrig 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.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Tidy, careful work
Window mastic in Restalrig: local notes
Restalrig is within about 1 mile 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leith Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Restalrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Restalrig gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Restalrig is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Our applicators cover all of the EH7, EH8 and EH6 postcode area for window mastic. Whether your property is on Dalgety Road, Lochend Road and Loaning Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Jock's Lodge (1 mile south), Lochend (1 mile west), Meadowbank (1 mile south-west), Piershill (1 mile south-east) and Willowbrae (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include West End (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (10 miles west), Comely Bank (3 miles west) and Southhouse (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Restalrig
In Restalrig, that means homes and buildings near McDonald Road Library, Public House and Lochend Park. Restalrig’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Edinburgh Castle (2.1 miles west) and St. James Centre (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Restalrig include Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Places near Restalrig
Also in Restalrig
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Composite doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
Signs you need window mastic in Restalrig
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Mastic laid onto dusty, damp or crumbling surfaces never bonded as it should, and it lets go sooner than it should.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
Homes close to Restalrig Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they hold
- What product goes in the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- How the colour is chosen
Restalrig questions
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Restalrig?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Is window mastic in a coastal place like Restalrig any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
Do you work in Restalrig?
Yes. We cover Restalrig. For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How long does it take to reseal the windows on a house?
Allow a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. Access and how stubborn the old mastic is affect the time most.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We check where the draught is before work begins.
What sealant do you use?
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.
DIY versus a professional finish
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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
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. All the old material has to come out first.