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Window & door mastic in Timber Bush, Edinburgh
Window mastic in Timber Bush from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Common problems we fix in Timber Bush
Sun, frost and rain wear sealant out. UV light hardens the outside of the bead, until it loses its stretch and starts to crack.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
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.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they hold
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How hidden problems are handled
Window mastic in Timber Bush
The new joint does not have to be white. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. We’re often asked to deal with gaps left after new windows were fitted and black, perished sealant on frames, across window sills, patio & French doors and uPVC windows.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Timber Bush, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Timber Bush (EH6, EH1)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Inside a flat in Timber Bush, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
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Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Why deal with it now?
Choosing the product is half the job. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone are not made for exterior frame joints. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, 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.
Why book with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What window mastic looks like in Timber Bush
Timber Bush is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. With historic houses such as Whitefoord House (about 1.7 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Timber Bush as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
Managing a site like Leith School of Art? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. For an older house near a landmark such as St Ninians Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Timber Bush is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Timber Bush can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Timber Bush is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Our applicators cover all of EH6 and EH1 for window mastic. Local streets include Mill Lane, Bath Road and Links Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Timber Bush: Leith (1 mile north), North Leith (1 mile west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Pilrig (1 mile south-west) and Newhaven (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south).
What’s near Timber Bush
We work in homes and buildings around Taylor Gardens, Leith Academy and McDonald Road Library. The closest station to Timber Bush is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Ocean Terminal (under half a mile north-west) and History of Education Centre aka Victorian Schoolroom (1 mile west). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
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FAQs for Timber Bush
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect window mastic in Timber Bush?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Can new window sealant be painted?
Most silicone can’t be painted. If you plan to paint, tell us first and we can use a paintable sealant where it suits the joint.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We do one or both.
What affects the quote in Timber Bush
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether the work is at height
- Which sealant suits the joint
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
If you are in Timber Bush and need window mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Surface by surface
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. Each is cleaned out and resealed.
Aluminium frames
Metal frames expand in the sun and are often slim, with little room for error. A neat, narrow bead in a colour to match suits the frame.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Don’t use solvent cleaners on the joint
On timber frames, keep the paintwork in good order, since wood that gets wet swells and shrinks more. Paint up to the joint, not over the silicone.
Water gets in quietly when mastic fails. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.