Dundee · Scotland
Broughty Ferry New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Broughty Ferry? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Broughty Ferry
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. For small cosmetic gaps, that is reasonable, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. We are often asked to deal with kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, across windows & doors, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites.
Offices, shops and commercial units in Scotland’s cities have floors with movement joints and thresholds that take heavy wear. In Broughty Ferry, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Broughty Ferry (DD5, DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
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
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Watch the joints as the house settles. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry and can be resealed later.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed 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.
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What affects the quote in Broughty Ferry
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlord and commercial work in Broughty Ferry
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a city area like Broughty Ferry, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- 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.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
For new build mastic in Broughty Ferry, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
FAQs for Broughty Ferry
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Broughty Ferry?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Broughty Ferry for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Broughty Ferry is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We agree the sealant items with you before any work starts.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
There are normally two causes: the house moving as it dries, and sealant that never bonded properly. A proper reseal deals with both.
New build mastic in Broughty Ferry: local notes
Broughty Ferry is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Broughty Ferry, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Broughty Ferry is about 4 miles east of Dundee, in Dundee. Across the DD5 area, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee, large and small.
Our applicators cover all of DD5 and DD4 for new build mastic. Whether your property is on Leven Street, Torridon Road and Fyne Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. With the A92 and A930 close by, Broughty Ferry is simple for us to get to for new build mastic. Other places close to Broughty Ferry include Barnhill (1 mile east), Douglas (2 miles west), Monifieth (2 miles east), Ballumbie (2 miles north-west) and Tayport (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dundee (4 miles west), Stobswell (4 miles west), Blackness (5 miles west), Logie (5 miles west), St Marys (6 miles west) and Downfield (5 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Dundee, Broughty Ferry has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Broughty Ferry
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jolly's Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Broughty Ferry station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (0.8 miles south) and Claypotts Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Broughty Ferry include Trottick Mill Ponds.
Common problems we fix in Broughty Ferry
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
For new homes near Broughty Ferry station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether you can choose the colour