Edinburgh · Scotland
East Pilton Window Mastic
Mastic around window and door frames, sills and patio doors in East Pilton, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
- A bead that does not match the frame
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
Surface by surface
uPVC windows
Plastic frames move a lot between a hot afternoon and a cold night, so the joint needs a low-modulus sealant that stays flexible. We match white, brown, anthracite grey and black frames.
Patio & French doors
Water at the foot of a door frame is not always the mastic: blocked drain slots, worn brush seals and threshold details can let water in too. We look for the cause first.
About our window mastic in East Pilton
The mastic around a window or door seals the gap between the frame and the wall. When it cracks, hardens or pulls away, draughts and rain get in. The old mastic is removed and the joint resealed with a flexible exterior sealant. If you are dealing with water coming in at the bottom corners of a door and rushed sealant from a window installation, we can put it right.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in East Pilton, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- East Pilton (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in East Pilton
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Places near East Pilton
What else we do in East Pilton
Quotes for window mastic in East Pilton
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any mould that needs treating
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that is easy
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, 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 a few hours for a few frames, or a day or more for a whole house. In a city area like East Pilton, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- We fit backing rod in deep gaps so the sealant is the right depth.
- We apply a weatherproof sealant to match the frame and tool it neatly.
- We clear up and check every joint is fully closed.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
For window mastic in East Pilton, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
East Pilton homes and the weather
East Pilton is within about 1 mile of 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 window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Caroline Park, about 1.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Pilton. Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
East Pilton is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need window mastic in East Pilton, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, East Pilton included. East Pilton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our applicators cover all of EH4, EH5 and EH3 for window mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Craigleith (1 mile south-east), Pilton (1 mile north), Drylaw (1 mile west) and Granton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (6 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east) and Timber Bush (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Pilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near King George V Park, Stewart's Melville College and St Columba's Parish Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Western General Hospital (within half a mile south) and Craigcrook Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Pilton include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
Getting a straight, even bead on an outside frame takes practice, especially upstairs. A professional job is cut out properly, backed where needed and finished neatly, using a product chosen for the frame and wall. Private landlords in East Pilton must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
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Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
East Pilton questions
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in East Pilton get organised?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is window mastic in a coastal place like East Pilton any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Do you work in East Pilton?
Yes. We work in East Pilton. To book, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common problems we fix in East Pilton
Some failures date back to when the windows were fitted. Sealant run over dust, wet brick or loose mortar never bonded as it should, and it lets go sooner than it should.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Sealant in the wrong colour for the frame
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, cracked frame mastic tends to show up as a draught or damp complaint, so it’s worth checking between lets.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which colour the sealant will be