Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Burdiehouse, Edinburgh
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Burdiehouse. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Internal frame sealant that has split
New build mastic in Burdiehouse, done properly
Across Burdiehouse, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you are dealing with cracked sealant around new window and door frames and worktop and upstand sealant coming away, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older tenement flats usually have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Burdiehouse, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots in most cases. Inside a flat in Burdiehouse, 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.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burdiehouse
Letting agents and landlords in Burdiehouse can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
If you manage several properties in or around Burdiehouse, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Burdiehouse
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
Other services in Burdiehouse
When to call us in Burdiehouse
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly and it shows once the home is in use.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
Around Burdiehouse, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How much experience the applicator has
- Are they insured?
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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.
Joints and finishes in Burdiehouse homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Shawfair station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Burdiehouse is covered for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Work in EH17, EH16 and EH20 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new build mastic at a property on Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Burdiehouse include Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
What’s near Burdiehouse
In Burdiehouse, that means homes and buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Burdiehouse questions
I let a flat near Shawfair station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Can you do new build mastic in Burdiehouse?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Burdiehouse is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. We clean and prime joints properly to keep callbacks down.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We will tell you when we quote.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
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 they’re slow or the fix does not last, we can help.
Why it’s worth doing now in Burdiehouse
The builder is normally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it keeps failing or isn’t dealt with, we can reseal it properly. Private landlords in Burdiehouse must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Burdiehouse
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Colour picked to suit the job
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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What affects the quote in Burdiehouse
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The amount of work
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
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. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.