Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Window and door frames in Riccarton need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Draughty joints inside around the window
Signs you need window mastic in Riccarton
Joints that are too thin or too deep fail early. A skim of sealant over a wide gap soon tears, while a joint packed solid cannot stretch. Backing rod sets the right depth.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
Around Riccarton, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Window mastic in Riccarton, done properly
Homes in Riccarton have every kind of window: uPVC, aluminium, timber and composite, along with patio doors, French doors and sills. Each gets a sealant chosen for the frame and the wall it meets. If you’re dealing with a bead that doesn’t match the frame and gaps left after new windows were fitted, we can help.
In and around a place like Riccarton, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house, including the tidy-up. Somewhere like Riccarton may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing, and primed where the sealant calls for it.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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Questions from Riccarton
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Park station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Riccarton?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you get sealant to suit coloured frames?
Yes, we choose a colour to suit the frame. Anthracite grey, black, brown and white cover most frames, with clear as an option.
How long does it take to reseal the windows on a house?
That depends on the number of frames, how they’re reached and the state of the old mastic. We’ll tell you how long your job needs when we quote.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes, we do both. Inside, the joint between frame and plaster is sealed neatly.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What happens if it’s left?
Not every sealant suits a window. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t made for exterior frame joints. A low-modulus exterior sealant keeps its stretch through hot and cold weather. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
What it costs 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, so you know where you stand.
Why Riccarton clients choose us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Riccarton
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Other services in Riccarton
What window mastic looks like in Riccarton
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Park station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Riccarton can book us for window mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Riccarton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: EH14. Whether your property is on Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Riccarton
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Do not use solvent cleaners on the joint
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Keep timber frames painted
Keep sill grooves and drainage slots clear, so rain drains out rather than building up at the sealant.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and heat escapes around the frame. Resealing closes it.
How the job changes by surface
Patio & French doors
Door frames take knocks and movement every time the doors are used. The sealant must cope with it, where a rigid one would crack.
uPVC windows
We clean the frame edge carefully so the plastic isn’t marked, then the new bead is laid against the frame and the wall and tooled smooth.