Edinburgh · Scotland
Alnwickhill New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for householders, landlords and businesses in Alnwickhill. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
How we handle new build mastic in Alnwickhill
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. Common call-outs are for cracks appearing as a new home settles and cracked caulk along new skirting, across kitchens, windows & doors and bathrooms & en suites.
Offices, shops and commercial units in Scotland’s cities have floors with movement joints and thresholds that take heavy wear. In Alnwickhill, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Alnwickhill (EH16, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for new build mastic in Alnwickhill
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The type of sealant required
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether the work is at height
- The amount of work
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How we’d reach the joints
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common questions in Alnwickhill
Do you cover Alnwickhill for new build mastic?
Yes, Alnwickhill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. Send it with photos and we’ll quote for the sealant items. If something is not sealant, we’ll say so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
How the job changes by 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 with baths filled first.
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
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When it isn’t the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Alnwickhill
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
Should I try it myself first?
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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
What new build mastic looks like in Alnwickhill
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Alnwickhill, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Alnwickhill is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Alnwickhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in EH16 and EH17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Soutra Road, Little Road and Kedslie Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Alnwickhill include Howden Hall (1 mile south-east), Kaimes (1 mile south), Gracemount (1 mile east), Mortonhall (1 mile west) and Southhouse (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Alnwickhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inch Park and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Natural History Collections (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Alnwickhill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots from start to finish. In a city area like Alnwickhill, 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.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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What happens if it’s left?
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time and most come down to preparation. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Alnwickhill, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
When to call us in Alnwickhill
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak, and the problem shows up after you move in.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
If you’ve bought a new home near Shawfair station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- What product goes in the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared