Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Hailes Window Mastic
Window and door frames in Wester Hailes need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Rain getting in at the frame or under the sill
- A bead that does not match the frame
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Wester Hailes, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Window mastic in Wester Hailes, done properly
Whether it’s one leaking patio door or every frame on the house, you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the number of frames and any access details. We are often asked to deal with draughty joints inside around the window and whistling draughts around closed windows, across composite doors, aluminium frames and window sills.
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 Wester Hailes.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Wester Hailes (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Faulty window hardware
- Damp coming through the wall itself rather than the frame joint
- Soft or decayed wood in the frame
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Wester Hailes
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- uPVC windows
- Timber windows & doors
- Aluminium frames
- Window sills
Frames and glazing around Wester Hailes
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
If you live in an older home near Wester Hailes Baptist Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Wester Hailes is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Wester Hailes to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Wester Hailes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for window mastic.
Jobs for window mastic in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Calder Road, Ashcroft Lane and Alcorn Square, and we cover them all. We also cover Baberton (1 mile south), Sighthill (1 mile north-west), Clovenstone (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile west) and Kingsknowe (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Wester Hailes
In Wester Hailes, that means homes and buildings near Merchiston Castle School, Juniper Green Parish Church and Saughton Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Wester Hailes itself: Wester Hailes station. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (0.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Do you need window mastic in Wester Hailes?
Timber windows bring their own problems. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and timber moves with moisture as well as temperature.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Cold air getting in at the frame edge
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Damp patches on the reveal after heavy rain
- Cracked internal joints between frame and plaster
Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Comparing quotes
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the joint can take water or movement
Towns and villages near Wester Hailes
What else we do in Wester Hailes
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Common questions in Wester Hailes
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Wester Hailes in your area for window mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Wester Hailes is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Can you match the sealant to my frames?
Yes. Grey and black frames get grey or black sealant, and wood-effect frames normally suit brown.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Generally, yes. Access is planned before any work starts.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Wester Hailes
Failed mastic is not a reason to replace sound windows. Where the frames are sound, new mastic normally deals with draughts and leaks at the edges. Problems with the glass or gaskets are for a window company, and we will say so. Private landlords in Wester Hailes 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.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. In a city area like Wester Hailes, 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.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Where the gap is deep, backing rod goes in first.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for 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, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How the job changes by surface
Timber windows & doors
Timber moves with moisture as well as heat, so the joint must stay flexible. The paint or stain needs to be sound where the sealant meets it.
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.