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Window Mastic in Pilrig
Window mastic for Pilrig, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- A bead that doesn’t match the frame
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
Window mastic in Pilrig
Most frames have an outside joint and an inside one. Outside, the mastic keeps rain out; inside, the joint between frame and plaster stops draughts and tidies the reveal. Either or both can be done. Common call-outs are for draughts coming in around windows and doors and water coming in at the bottom corners of a door, across window sills, aluminium frames and composite doors.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. In Pilrig, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pilrig
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Pilrig, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Nearby places to Pilrig
Also in Pilrig
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from an hour or two to a full day, depending on how many frames there are. Parking in city streets around Pilrig can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We start by checking each window and door with you.
- Next the failed sealant is cut away and the joint cleaned.
- Where gaps are deep, backing rod goes in first.
- A flexible, weatherproof sealant is applied in a colour to suit the frame.
- Finally we tidy up and check each joint.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
What window mastic looks like in Pilrig
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 window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then renewing tired window mastic between tenants heads off draught and damp complaints.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Pilrig or further out, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Pilrig is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for window mastic.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: EH6, EH7 and EH1. If you need window mastic at a property on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A900 close by, Pilrig is easy for our applicators to reach for window mastic. If you are just outside Pilrig, we cover 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).
Near you in 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. Other local landmarks include London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include 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.
Leave it or put it right?
If you’re painting or rendering, reseal at the same time. Fresh joints finish the job neatly. In a tenement flat in Pilrig, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why us?
- Colour picked to suit the job
- We agree the colour with you first
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
How we quote for window mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The rough size of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not paint over the silicone
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
Wipe the frames with soapy water when you clean the windows, and avoid solvent cleaners on the sealant.
A small gap around a frame only grows. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and a cold room gets colder. Resealing closes it.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Your questions about window mastic in Pilrig
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Does the coastal weather in Pilrig affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, with our 12-month guarantee. A yearly look at the joints helps them last.
How long will my window job take?
Allow a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. Access and the amount of old mastic make the biggest difference.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Will new mastic stop draughts?
If the draught is coming in around the frame, yes. If it’s coming through the window seals, we’ll tell you.
Do you seal inside as well as outside?
Yes. The outside joint keeps the weather out, and the inside joint stops draughts and finishes the reveal. We do one or both.
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- A sash or casement that will not close properly
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Pilrig
- Window sills
- Composite doors
- Patio & French doors
- Aluminium frames
- Timber windows & doors
- uPVC windows