Aberdeen · Scotland
Torry Window Mastic
Our applicators work in Torry on mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old mastic that has gone black or come away
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Signs you need window mastic in Torry
Timber windows bring their own problems. Mastic painted over many times cracks with the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Rushed sealant from a window installation
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Letting a property close to Aberdeen 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
- How long the guarantee is
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the colour is chosen
Window mastic in Torry
A cold draught around a closed window often comes from the frame edge. A new joint stops the air getting through and quietens the whistle on windy days. Where the air is getting in through the window itself, we will say so. Common call-outs are for gaps between the frame and the inside reveal and mastic that’s falling out in pieces, on timber windows & doors, uPVC windows and composite doors.
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 Torry.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Torry (AB11, AB12)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Torry
Torry 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. Aberdeen is known as the Granite City, and granite is hard and dense, so any sealant against it needs clean, sound edges to grip.
If you look after a building such as Torry Academy, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Historic houses such as Provost Skene's House, about 1 mile north-west, show how far back building around Torry goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Torry is about 2 miles south-east of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. We provide window mastic to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Torry and nearby. Torry is one of 63 places in Aberdeen where we work.
Work in AB11 and AB12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Oscar Road, Abbey Road and Walker Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Torry: Balnagask (1 mile south-east), Footdee (1 mile north-east), Tullos (1 mile south), New Aberdeen (1 mile north-west) and Altens (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south-west), Cults (4 miles west), Braeside (3 miles west) and Donside Village (3 miles north-west).
Around Torry
We work in homes and buildings around Glenliver Bar, Robert Gordon's College and Duthie Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Union Square Aberdeen (0.7 miles north-west) and Tolbooth Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Torry includes Tullos Hill and Lower Lake.
Also in Torry
Surface by surface
Timber windows & doors
Where timber has rotted at the joint, it needs repairing first. We’ll point out any rot we find, as a joiner will need to deal with it.
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.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- A sash or casement that won’t close properly
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Torry
- Composite doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
Questions from Torry
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Torry get organised?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. 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.
What does window mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, as long as they can be reached safely. Tell us about access when you get in touch so we can plan the job.
What do you put in the joint?
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.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
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.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. Plenty of draughts come through the inside joint as well as the outside, so it can be worth sealing both.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on. The job normally takes a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. For a tenement in Torry, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check each frame and agree which ones need doing.
- We remove the old mastic and clean the frame and the wall.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
What affects the cost of window mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for window mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Torry
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Torry and across Aberdeen. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Why act early in Torry
Not every sealant suits a window. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone aren’t made for exterior frame joints. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. Private landlords in Torry 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.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We agree the colour with you first
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Tidy, careful work
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