West Lothian · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Bents
New build mastic in Bents from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
How we handle new build mastic in Bents
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. Both get the same care over preparation since hurried prep is behind a lot of new-build failures. We are often asked to deal with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and worktop and upstand sealant coming away, on bathrooms & en suites, plot handovers and windows & doors.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Bents (EH47)
- Wider area
- West Lothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bents
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Outdoor work around Bents depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
New build mastic around Bents
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 Addiewell station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. Around Bents, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Bents is about 4 miles south of Bathgate, in West Lothian. If you need new build mastic in Bents, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover West Lothian from our Crawley base. Across West Lothian, we cover 58 places, Bents among them. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page.
Work in EH47 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Main Street, Meadow Drive and Knowe Park Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Bents: Stoneyburn (1 mile north-east), Loganlea (1 mile east), Addiebrownhill (1 mile east), Breich (1 mile south-west) and Addiewell (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Livingston (6 miles north-east), Bathgate (4 miles north), Linlithgow (9 miles north), East Calder (8 miles north-east), Broxburn (9 miles north-east) and Armadale (4 miles north-west).
Around Bents
The nearest railway station is Addiewell station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Bathgate Castle (3.6 miles north) and Tippethill House Hospital (2.9 miles north-west).
Why act early in Bents
DIY kits don’t solve the main problems with new-build sealant: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Proper removal and preparation are what make it last. In an older home around Bents, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Bents customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We agree the colour with you first
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Keep photos of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
Common questions in Bents
I let a flat near Addiewell station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Bents?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
A new house dries and settles for a year or two, and sealant is often rushed onto dusty, unprimed surfaces. Both lead to early failure.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, before resealing.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
How we quote for new build mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
- The problem you’ve noticed
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
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Also in Bents
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Bents
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
Plot handovers
We work through plots to your schedule, sealing each room ready for handover. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed.