Edinburgh · Scotland
Window & door mastic in Shandon, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Shandon on mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
Window mastic in Shandon
Mr Mastic’s applicators have more than 20 years’ experience with window and door sealants. We are fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and we give a 12-month guarantee on the work. Common call-outs are for water coming in at the bottom corners of a door and hard, cracked sealant around windows, on patio & French doors, aluminium frames and window sills.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Shandon, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Shandon (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shandon: your questions answered
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Shandon get organised?
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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford 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 give you a clear price.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Do you guarantee window mastic?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
How long will my window job take?
The work takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Access and the amount of old mastic make the biggest difference.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- A failed sealed unit that has misted up
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
Also near Shandon
What else we do in Shandon
Different surfaces, different methods
Window sills
The end joints of a sill tend to fail before the rest. A tight seal at each end keeps rain out of the wall.
Composite doors
Composite doors are normally hung in an uPVC-type frame, so its perimeter joint is sealed much like a window. The bead is colour-matched to the frame.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Why act early in Shandon
Working on frames from a ladder with a sealant gun isn’t easy, especially on upper floors. A professional job is cut out properly, backed where needed and finished neatly, in a sealant suited to the wall. Private landlords in Shandon must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We agree the colour with you first
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Shandon, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames from start to finish. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Shandon, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame edge and wall.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- We tool each bead neatly and check every joint is closed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Advice
Windows and doors in Shandon
Shandon is within about 3 miles 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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Shandon goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first. If you look after a building such as Craiglockhart Primary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Shandon is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover window mastic for homes and businesses in Shandon and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Shandon is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for window mastic.
Here we cover the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area for window mastic. We cover properties on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Shandon include Polwarth (1 mile south), Gorgie (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Holy Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west) and Powderhall (3 miles north-east).
Around Shandon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrison Park, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Boroughmuir High School. You’ll also find Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east) and The Athletic Arms (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Shandon is Slateford station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Shandon includes Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What affects the quote in Shandon
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need sealing
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.