Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in An t-Ob, Na h-Eileanan Siar
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in An t-Ob? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Leave it or put it right?
If you’re still in the builder’s snagging or warranty period, ask them to put it right first. If it keeps failing or isn’t dealt with, we can reseal it properly. In an older home around An t-Ob, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why An t-Ob clients choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
New build mastic in An t-Ob
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. Typical jobs include cracks appearing as a new home settles and sealant work across a run of new homes, across show homes, windows & doors and plot handovers.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- An t-Ob (HS5)
- Region
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in An t-Ob homes
An t-Ob is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, which means plot mastic and the sealant in new homes has to cope with a lot of rain.
For jobs in and around An t-Ob, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. In and around An t-Ob, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
An t-Ob is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homes and businesses in An t-Ob and nearby, as part of our work across Na h-Eileanan Siar. An t-Ob is one of 87 places in Na h-Eileanan Siar where we work for new build mastic.
Jobs for new build mastic in HS5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Pier Road, Ferry Road and Strond Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Leverburgh (1 mile south), Ruisgarry (7 miles south-west), Clachan Shannda (10 miles south-west), Direcleit (11 miles north-east) and Tarbert (12 miles north-east). An t-Ob is among the bigger towns we cover in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around An t-Ob
Well-known places in the area include Seallam! Visitor Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Steisevat and Roineabhal.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
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What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours in a single home and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like An t-Ob may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- 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.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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Common questions in An t-Ob
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in An t-Ob?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do new build mastic in An t-Ob?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and An t-Ob is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, before resealing.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
When it is not the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. Dust from the build is removed first and prime where the product needs it.
Kitchens
Sink joints are wet all the time. We use a sealant suited to kitchens, food-safe where it’s needed.
Landlord and commercial work in An t-Ob
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Landlords and agents in An t-Ob can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Quotes for new build mastic in An t-Ob
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- How many areas need sealing
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.