Edinburgh · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Pilton, Edinburgh
Window and door surrounds in Pilton need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
About our sand mastic in Pilton
Our applicators renew the sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, and new mastic is applied and shaped by hand. We work on timber door frames, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are gaps round a timber door in stone or brick and old cement repairs round a window that have failed.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Pilton, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Pilton (EH5, EH4, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Sash and case windows
The box of a sash and case window sits in the stone or brick opening. Sand mastic seals the joint round it.
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Sand mastic in Pilton: local notes
Pilton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. With historic houses such as Caroline Park (about 0.7 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Pilton as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
Managing a site like Ainslie Park High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Caroline Park, about 0.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pilton, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Pilton is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Pilton get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Pilton is one of them.
We work across the EH5, EH4 and EH3 postcode area for sand mastic and the streets around it. Local streets include Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road. We also cover the places around Pilton: Crewe Toll (1 mile south), Granton (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile south), West Pilton (1 mile west) and Edinburgh Waterfront (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south-east) and Newington (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pilton
We work in homes and buildings around Starbank Park, St Columba's Parish Church and Stockbridge public library. The closest station to Pilton is Haymarket station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Western General Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Pilton include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. For a tenement in Pilton, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
If you are in Pilton and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
When to call us in Pilton
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows, which is a good time to renew it.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
For landlords with property near Haymarket station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Before booking anyone
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee
- Who turns up on the day
Pilton questions
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Does living near the coast affect sand mastic in Pilton?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Can I paint the new mastic?
The usual advice is to leave sand mastic unpainted. If you are redecorating the window, ask us first and we’ll advise.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Do you cover Pilton?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes Pilton.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic beds in well.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
When it is not the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Timber that has rotted
- Cracked or broken glass
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
Towns and villages near Pilton
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What affects the quote in Pilton
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.