Aberdeen · Scotland
Altens New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for householders, landlords and businesses in Altens. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
Surface 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.
Skirting and floors
Wet-area floor joints need a flexible seal. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
New build mastic in Altens, done properly
Building dust is behind a lot of failed new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the new bead bonds properly instead of bonding to the dust. If you have kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall and cracks appearing as a new home settles, we can help.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Altens (AB12, AB99, AB10)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it 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. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Inside a flat in Altens, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Common questions in Altens
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Altens?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send us the plot schedule and we will quote.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
White and clear are the most common, but other colours are available. We choose one to suit the room.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Altens and the rest of Aberdeen, along with the rest of our area.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If it isn’t sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry and can be resealed later.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Small faults turn into leaks if left over time.
Quotes for new build mastic in Altens
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- When we can work, for business premises
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
New build mastic in Altens: local notes
Altens is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For new homes near Aberdeen station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. In and around Altens, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Altens is about 2 miles south-east of Ferryhill, in Aberdeen. Wherever you are in the AB12 postcode area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. 63 places in Aberdeen are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of AB12, AB99 and AB10 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Minto Road, Redmoss Road and Minto Avenue, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Altens, we cover Cove Bay (1 mile south), Tullos (1 mile north), Balnagask (2 miles north), Torry (2 miles north) and Footdee (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (3 miles north-west), Rosemount (3 miles north-west), Berryden (3 miles north), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (4 miles north) and Queen's Cross (3 miles north-west).
Around Altens
In Altens, that means homes and buildings near Harlaw Academy and Duthie Park and the streets around them. Altens’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (2.4 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Portlethen Moss and Loirston Loch.
Why act early in Altens
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time. In a tenement flat in Altens, 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.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why Altens customers choose us
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
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Landlord and commercial work in Altens
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.