Exterior window and door caulking in Toronto
Is the caulk around your windows and doors cracked or shrinking? We cut out the old caulking, clean the joints, add backer rod where gaps are deep, and apply new exterior sealant that stays flexible through the seasons.
The price is agreed before we start. If we find something unexpected, we stop and show you first.
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- Since 2005 · 21 years
- Fully insured
What do you see around your windows?
Choose the one closest to your situation.
Exterior caulk dries out and shrinks with sun and frost. We remove it completely and apply new sealant, not a layer over the old one.
Rain can get in where the caulk has pulled away from the frame. We reseal the joint and tell you if the frame or wall needs a closer look.
Gaps between the frame and the wall let cold air around the window. We seal the outside joint, and suggest new weatherstripping if the draft comes from the sash.
Tell us what you see or hear. Write it in the booking form or message us on WhatsApp, and we'll tell you what it is.
What this service includes
- Remove the old caulkingWe cut and scrape out the cracked caulk down to clean surfaces.
- Clean and prepare the jointsJoints are cleaned, dried and filled with backer rod if they are deep.
- Apply new exterior sealantA sealant suited to the frame and wall is tooled into a neat, even bead.
- Check every joint with youWe walk around with you to look at each window and door, then clean up.
Quoted separately, only if you need it
Rotted frame or sill repairs, brick repairs and work that needs scaffolding or a roof above a single storey are quoted separately, only if you need them.
When to recaulk windows and doors
The caulking between your window and door frames and the outside wall keeps rain and wind out of the gap. Sun, frost and the small movements of a house through the seasons make it harden and crack. Many exterior sealants last somewhere around 5 to 10 years before they need replacing.
Signs it's time
- Cracks, gaps or caulk pulling away from the frame.
- Caulk that is hard, brittle or missing in places.
- Water stains on the inside wall or sill below a window.
- Drafts you can feel around the frame, not just the sash.
- Dark spots or growth along the old bead.
What a proper recaulk involves
New caulk over old caulk rarely bonds well, so the old bead should come out first. Wide or deep gaps need foam backer rod so the sealant can stretch without tearing. The sealant is chosen for the surfaces, since brick, siding, vinyl and wood each work better with certain products. Dry weather above freezing gives the best result, so most exterior caulking is done from spring to fall.
Service details
- Time on site
- 2 to 6 hours
- Technical visit
- Required. We check the job before confirming the price.
- Materials
- We supply exterior sealant and backer rod suited to your walls and frames.
- Warranty
- 2 years on our work
- Area
- Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
What happens after you book
You don't need an app or an account. Someone from our team contacts you to confirm.
You choose a day
Online in a few minutes, on WhatsApp or by phone.
We contact you to confirm
Usually within two business hours.
The technician checks and gives you the price
Nothing starts until you say yes.
The work is done and tested
Tested with you. Our work has a 2-year warranty.
What our clients say
Excellent work, friendly staff, respectful. If you want a job done right at a fair price, this is the company to call!
Sandra L.Home maintenance Great organization to work with, very good communication and clarity on the work to be performed. Very happy with the work done.
Chito W.Home repairs
Questions about exterior window and door caulking
Can you caulk over the old caulking?
We don't recommend it. New caulk doesn't bond well to old caulk, so we remove the old bead first.
What type of sealant do you use outside?
It depends on the surfaces. We choose an exterior-grade sealant suited to your frame and wall, in a colour that matches.
Can exterior caulking be done in winter?
Most sealants need dry weather above freezing to cure properly, so exterior caulking is usually done from spring to fall.
Can you reach second-floor windows?
Windows we can reach safely with a ladder are part of the job. If scaffolding or a lift is needed, we tell you and price it separately.
Will caulking stop a leaking window?
If the water comes in through the outside joint, yes. If the window unit itself is failing, we tell you what we see.
We caulk windows and doors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
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