West Lothian · Scotland
Wilkieston Window Mastic
Window mastic across Wilkieston and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
Window mastic in Wilkieston
Homes in Wilkieston have every kind of window: 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. If you are dealing with cracked sealant at the sill ends and draughts coming in around windows and doors, we can help.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Wilkieston (EH27)
- Region
- West Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A frame that has rotted at the joint
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (that needs a new unit)
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Aluminium frames
- uPVC windows
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
Landlord and commercial work in Wilkieston
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep solvents and bleach off the sealant
- Ventilate rooms so frames do not stay wet inside
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Keep jet washers away from the mastic
Most silicone sealants will not take paint, so if you are planning to paint the frames or walls, tell us beforehand. There are paintable sealants for joints that need it.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Catching it early keeps the fix to a reseal.
Surface by surface
Aluminium frames
Bi-fold and sliding aluminium doors have long frame joints, and the bottom joint sees the most water. Each is cleaned, backed where deep and resealed.
Window sills
The end joints of a sill tend to fail before the rest. We reseal them so rain cannot run into the wall.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. Outside jobs in Wilkieston need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Wilkieston
Draughts and leaks don’t always mean new windows. Where the frames are sound, new mastic normally deals with draughts and leaks at the edges. If we find failed glass units or worn seals, we will tell you. In a place like Wilkieston, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Wilkieston
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- You choose the colour before work begins
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
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Wilkieston: your questions answered
I let a flat near Kirknewton station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Wilkieston?
Yes, Wilkieston is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do you work on first-floor windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Let us know about access when you ask for a quote so we can plan the job.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
Often, yes. The gap between frame and wall is a common source of draughts, and sealing the inside and outside joints closes that path.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Is the new sealant paintable?
Not if it’s silicone. We choose the product with your decorating in mind, so mention it when you book.
Does the work come with a guarantee?
Yes, for 12 months. Keeping drainage clear and checking the joints yearly helps them last.
Windows and doors in Wilkieston
Historic houses like Howden House (about 4.2 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Wilkieston 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 is traditional sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Howden House, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wilkieston, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. For landlords with property near Kirknewton station, renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Wilkieston is about 4 miles east of Livingston, in West Lothian. From the centre of Wilkieston to the outskirts, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Wilkieston is one of 58 towns and villages in West Lothian where we work. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (8 miles or so).
Work in EH27 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Linburn (1 mile south-east), West Clifton (1 mile north-west), Calderwood (1 mile west), Newbridge (2 miles north) and Pumpherston (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Livingston (4 miles west), Bathgate (9 miles west), Linlithgow (9 miles north-west), Whitburn (11 miles west), Armadale (11 miles west) and Ladywell (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Wilkieston
The nearest railway station is Kirknewton station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are ICE Scotland Museum (3.3 miles east) and Illieston Castle (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dundas Loch and Temple Hill.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.