Edinburgh · Scotland
Window Mastic in Saughtonhall
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for homes and businesses in Saughtonhall and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
Window mastic in Saughtonhall
Mr Mastic’s applicators have more than 20 years’ experience with window and door sealants. We’re fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and we give a one-year guarantee on the work. Typical jobs include sealant in the wrong colour for the frame and hard, cracked sealant around windows, on patio & French doors, aluminium frames and timber windows & doors.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Saughtonhall.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Saughtonhall (EH12, EH11, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Faulty window hardware
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Saughtonhall
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Look round the frames every year or so
- Paint up to the joint, not over it
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
Clean the frames with mild soapy water, and keep solvents and harsh chemicals off the joint.
Draughts get worse, not better. As the old mastic shrinks further, more air gets through, and heat escapes around the frame. Resealing closes it.
When to call us in Saughtonhall
Plenty of failed mastic was poorly applied in the first place. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar didn’t grip properly, so it comes away long before its time.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- White mastic on grey or black frames
For an older house near a landmark such as Murrayfield Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
Nearby places to Saughtonhall
Also in Saughtonhall
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Landlord and commercial work in Saughtonhall
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
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.
What window mastic looks like in Saughtonhall
Saughtonhall is close to 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.
Schools such as Balgreen Primary School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Saughtonhall is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Saughtonhall to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Work in EH12, EH11 and EH3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Gorgie Road, Whitson Road and Baird Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Balgreen (1 mile west), Beechmount (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile north), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Roseburn (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Near you in Saughtonhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roseburn Bar, St Columba's Parish Church and Scotus Academy and the streets around them. You will also find Gabrielle Keiller Library (1 mile north-east), Saughton Park (0.5 miles south) and St George's School (0.9 miles north-east). Saughtonhall’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 1 mile south. A little further out are Waverley Mall (2.4 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Saughtonhall include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. For a tenement in Saughtonhall, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we look at every frame and agree the list.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right 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
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Your questions about window mastic in Saughtonhall
Does the coastal weather in Saughtonhall affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How much does window mastic cost in Saughtonhall?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What affects the cost of window mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The type of property
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
If you are in Saughtonhall and need window mastic, send an email to 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.