Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Broughton, Edinburgh
New-build sealant joints in Broughton need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a tenement in Broughton, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. 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.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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New build mastic in Broughton
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first. Common call-outs are for cracked sealant around new window and door frames and cracks appearing as a new home settles, on skirting & floors, show homes and kitchens.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Broughton, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
New homes and floors in Broughton
Broughton is within about 1 mile 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.
In and around Broughton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For new homes near Edinburgh Waverley station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Broughton is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Broughton is covered for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Broughton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for new build mastic.
We cover every part of EH7, EH1 and EH3 for new build mastic and the streets around it. If you need new build mastic at a property on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Broughton is on the A900, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Broughton has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Broughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and Public House. Broughton has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Victorian Pharmacy Museum (within half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (under half a mile south). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
What happens if it’s left?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times for the lot. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Broughton, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Colour picked to suit the job
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Other services in Broughton
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. A kitchen sealant goes in there, food-safe where it’s needed.
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and specification. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors.
What we can’t put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- 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 send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Show homes
Broughton: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Broughton for new build mastic?
Yes, Broughton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
It depends on the joint: white or clear for most sanitary joints, colours for worktops, floors and frames. We’ll agree it with you first.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We’ll go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The size of the job
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
The cost 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 work begins.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.