East Lothian · Scotland
Window Mastic in Wester Pencaitland
Window mastic across Wester Pencaitland and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
Different surfaces, different methods
Timber windows & doors
Timber moves with moisture as well as heat, so a flexible sealant is essential. The paint or stain needs to be sound where the sealant meets it.
Composite doors
Front doors take the weather head on. We pay most attention there.
Window mastic in Wester Pencaitland
Around Wester Pencaitland we seal all kinds of frames: from uPVC casements to timber and aluminium, plus patio doors, French doors and sills. The sealant is chosen to suit the frame material and the wall. We work on timber windows & doors, patio & French doors and window sills, and people most often call us about hard, cracked sealant around windows and cold air getting in at the frame edge.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Wester Pencaitland (EH34)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Wester Pencaitland
Also in Wester Pencaitland
Wester Pencaitland homes and the weather
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Rented homes near Prestonpans station change hands often, and renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints. Hamilton House, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wester Pencaitland.
Wester Pencaitland is about 5 miles south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Across the EH34 area, our applicators can take on window mastic. Wester Pencaitland is one of 48 places in East Lothian where we work for window mastic. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 12 miles away.
We cover every part of the EH34 postcode area for window mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Huntlaw Road, Trevelyan Crescent and Queen's Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for window mastic include Pencaitland (1 mile north-east), Easter Pencaitland (1 mile north-east), New Winton (2 miles north-west), Ormiston (2 miles west) and East Saltoun (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (7 miles west), Haddington (5 miles north-east), Tranent (3 miles north-west), North Berwick (12 miles north-east), Prestonpans (5 miles north-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Wester Pencaitland
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans station, about 4.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Roodlands General Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Saltoun Hall (1.2 miles east).
What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Somewhere like Wester Pencaitland may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Deep gaps are filled with backing rod to set the depth.
- A flexible, weatherproof sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Every joint is checked before we leave.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
Related advice
Your questions about window mastic in Wester Pencaitland
Do you cover Wester Pencaitland for window mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Wester Pencaitland is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Prestonpans station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do upstairs windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote and we’ll plan for it.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
In many cases. The gap between frame and wall is a common source of draughts, and sealing the inside and outside joints closes that path.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Broken hinges, locks or handles
- A door that needs adjusting, rehanging or new seals
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Wester Pencaitland
- Window sills
- Aluminium frames
- Composite doors
- uPVC windows
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
Quotes for window mastic in Wester Pencaitland
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Clean frames with a soft cloth and soapy water
- Clear any debris from frame drain holes
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Air rooms to keep condensation down around windows
Check the drainage slots in the frames are not blocked, so water can run away instead of sitting against the joint.
Signs to watch for: cracks in the mastic, gaps you can see light through, damp on the reveal or mould around the inside of the frame. Any of these is worth a call.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wester Pencaitland
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Wester Pencaitland, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.