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Window & door mastic in Warriston, Edinburgh
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors for Warriston, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Warriston
Around Warriston we seal all kinds of frames: uPVC, aluminium, timber and composite, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. The sealant is chosen to suit the frame material and the wall. We work on uPVC windows, aluminium frames and timber windows & doors, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain and gaps left after new windows were fitted.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Warriston, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Warriston (EH3, EH5, EH6)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Window mastic in Warriston: local notes
Warriston 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. Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 1.4 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Warriston has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. Schools such as Drummond Community High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Warriston is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Warriston can book us for window mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Warriston is one of them.
All of EH3, EH5 and EH6 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Clark Road, Canon Lane and Hatters Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Warriston include Goldenacre (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile west), Silvermills (1 mile south), Trinity (1 mile north) and Stockbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Mayfield (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east) and Shandon (3 miles south-west).
Around Warriston
In Warriston, that means homes and buildings near London Street Primary School, Public House and Trinity Academy, among other places. You will also find Stockbridge public library (0.7 miles south-west) and King George V Park (0.5 miles south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south) and St. James Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
How the job changes by surface
uPVC windows
Fitters’ mastic on plastic frames is sometimes thin and rushed. We cut it out, back any deep gaps and reseal properly.
Composite doors
A composite door normally sits in a plastic outer frame, and the joint around it is sealed like a window. The bead is colour-matched to the frame.
The process
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are for a typical job. In a city area like Warriston, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
Keep the new mastic undisturbed while it cures, following the cure time we give you. Don’t point a pressure washer at the joints.
Water trapped behind a failed joint can start rot in timber frames and sills. Once wood has rotted, it needs repair before it can be sealed, so it pays to reseal before that happens.
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Warriston questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
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 will send you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Warriston generally arranged?
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. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, in most cases. Access is planned before we start, so mention the height and anything in the way.
How long will my window job take?
A few frames take a few hours, while a whole house takes longer. We confirm the timing with your quote.
Can new window sealant be painted?
That depends on the product. Silicone is not paintable, but some hybrid sealants are. Mention any painting plans before any work starts.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
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.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Common problems we fix in Warriston
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Mastic laid onto dusty, damp or crumbling surfaces never bonded as it should, so it comes away long before its time.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
For an older house near a landmark such as St Serf's Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Comparing quotes
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Are they insured?
- Which colour the sealant will be
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What affects the cost of window mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Warriston
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Warriston and across Edinburgh. Several sites can be quoted together.