Dundee · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Ardler, Dundee
We cover Ardler for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
Your questions about new build mastic in Ardler
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Ardler?
All our work, in Ardler and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you work for landlords with property near Invergowrie station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Tell us what you’d like when you get a quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
How long does new build mastic take?
Typically it takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
If you are still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If it is not sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
How we handle new build mastic in Ardler
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. We work on show homes, skirting & floors and kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps between new skirting and floors and worktop and upstand sealant coming away.
Offices, shops and commercial units in Scotland’s cities have floors with movement joints and thresholds that take heavy wear. In Ardler, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Ardler (DD3, DD2)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Ardler
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
When to call us in Ardler
Once people move in, baths and trays take weight and bed down. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and the sealant may split.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
Around Ardler, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What insurance they hold
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
On new builds, external frame sealant can be patchy. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Inside a flat in Ardler, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
New homes and floors in Ardler
Ardler is within about 3 miles of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For new homes near Invergowrie station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Ardler is about 2 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Jobs in Ardler get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in DD3 and DD2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Troon Road, Baird Avenue and Telford Road, and we cover them all. You will find Ardler on the A90, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for new build mastic. Close by, we work in St Marys (1 mile north), Dryburgh (1 mile south-west), Lochee (1 mile south), Camperdown (1 mile west) and Charleston (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Broughty Ferry (6 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east), Whitfield (3 miles east) and Douglas (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ardler
We work in homes and buildings around Cox Branch Library, Balgay Hill and Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, among other places. Ardler’s nearest station is Invergowrie station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Strathmartine Castle (1.9 miles north) and King's Cross Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you so report it promptly.
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DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.