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Sand Mastic in Pilrig
Window and door surrounds in Pilrig need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can go on one quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Pilrig
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. If you are dealing with gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and open joints round the window box, we can put it right.
Pilrig is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which generally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Pilrig
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Pilrig any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
Do you come to Pilrig?
Yes, we do. Pilrig is part of the area we cover.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. We will ask anything else we need to know.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Ask us before decorating.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Places near Pilrig
What else we do in Pilrig
Why act early in Pilrig
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants don’t always suit a period surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice and that can be important for listed homes. For landlords in Pilrig, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Surface by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Windows above ground floor need the right access. Let us know the floor and we’ll confirm access.
Brick reveals
An open joint at a brick reveal lets weather in. New mastic seals the gap.
What we’re called out for in Pilrig
Shallow joints are a common cause. Mastic that’s too thin cracks and drops out so we make sure the new mastic is the right thickness.
The most common problems we see are:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Before you book anyone
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Crumbling mastic lets rain into the joint. It can soak into the frame and the surrounding masonry so early renewal protects both.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Pilrig, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out first, so the mastic is not too thick.
- Sand mastic is mixed and applied by hand, then shaped to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
How we quote for sand mastic
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether the work is at height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Sand mastic in Pilrig: local notes
Pilrig is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces 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.
In the older streets around Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Pilrig get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Pilrig among them.
We cover every part of EH6, EH7 and EH1 for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Main roads around Pilrig include the A900, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Pilrig include Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, 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. You’ll also find London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). Pilrig’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.