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New Build Mastic in Pilrig
Our applicators work in Pilrig on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
New build mastic in Pilrig, done properly
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first. If you are dealing with skirting joints opening in the first winter and leaking shower tray seals in a new home, we can put it right, on show homes, skirting & floors and windows & doors alike.
In a Scottish city, commercial floors have movement joints and thresholds that wear under traffic. Those joints, and plot mastic for developers, are part of the work we cover in Pilrig.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pilrig
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. We reseal once the old bead is fully out.
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
Keep pictures of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you, so raise it early.
New build mastic in Pilrig: local notes
Pilrig is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Waverley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two. Around Pilrig, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Pilrig or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Pilrig among them.
We work across the EH6, EH7 and EH1 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. If you need new build mastic at a property on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Main roads around Pilrig include the A900, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (3 miles west).
Around Pilrig
Typical jobs here are in homes near 23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street pub, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens, among other places. Also close by are London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1 mile south-west. A little further out are St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Pilrig includes Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a tenement in Pilrig, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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Why act early in Pilrig
If you’re still in the builder’s snagging or warranty period, ask them to put it right first. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why us?
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
Pilrig questions
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Pilrig?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you do new build mastic in Pilrig?
Yes, Pilrig is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
What information do you need?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Pilrig?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Pilrig
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
Places near Pilrig
What else we do in Pilrig
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. 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.