Scotland
New Build Mastic in Scottish Borders
New build mastic in all 89 towns and villages of the Scottish Borders, done properly, with a clear quote before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and get in touch for a quick quote.
Biggest towns in the Scottish Borders
What else we do in the Scottish Borders
- Regrouting
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Fire-rated sealant
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- External & façade joints
- Window & door mastic
Postcodes in the Scottish Borders
Our new build mastic service in the Scottish Borders
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first. Typical jobs include internal frame sealant that has split and sealant that never bonded to the surface, across bathrooms & en suites, plot handovers and windows & doors.
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work generally takes a few hours in a single home.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How we quote
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
What’s near Galashiels
Typical jobs here are in homes near Galashiels, Public House and Galashiels Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Galashiels itself: Galashiels station. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Galashiels includes Eildon Mid Hill.
New homes and floors across the Scottish Borders
In the Scottish Borders, new build mastic work takes in new homes, older houses and commercial units, from Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles to the quieter places in between. The common thread is movement: every joint has to allow for it.
Homes in Scotland come with their own details: sash and case windows, harled walls and, in the towns and cities, tenement flats. The Scottish Borders is part of the area we cover across Scotland. Along the coast in the Scottish Borders, window and wall joints facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, and that’s where sealant usually gives up first. Good preparation and the right sealant help it cope.
Galashiels: In and around Galashiels, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For new homes near Galashiels station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Landlords, agents and businesses in the Scottish Borders
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
What we are called out for in the Scottish Borders
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
The Scottish Borders questions
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. Sealing over old sealant looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts. All the old sealant comes out before we start.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
What colour sealant will you use?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to the Scottish Borders?
Yes. We cover the Scottish Borders, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Every town and village in the Scottish Borders
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- Caddonfoot
- Cardrona
- Cardrona Village
- Chirnside
- Clockmill
- Clovenfords
- Cockburnspath
- Coldingham
- Copshaw Holm
- Cove