Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Chesser
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Chesser? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Do you need new build mastic in Chesser?
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Both fail early.
The most common problems we see are:
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
Around Chesser, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long the guarantee is
About our new build mastic in Chesser
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. If you have beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and internal frame sealant that has split, we can help.
Older tenement flats generally have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Chesser, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Chesser and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray while the sealant cures. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Do not let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
Chesser questions
Do you cover Chesser for new build mastic?
Yes, Chesser is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Chesser?
All our work, in Chesser and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
How long does the job take?
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.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Start with the builder if you’re in the snagging or warranty period. If it isn’t resolved, we’ll cut it out and reseal it.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. Send us the sealant items on the list, with pictures if you can. We will tell you if anything on it is not a sealant job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
New homes and floors in Chesser
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near Slateford station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH14 area, we cover new build mastic for homes and businesses. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Chesser is one of them.
Jobs for new build mastic in EH14, EH11 and EH12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new build mastic at a property on Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Chesser include Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chesser
In Chesser, that means homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Merchiston Castle School. Also close by are Saughton Park (under half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Chesser itself: Slateford station. Nearby you will also find Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Chesser include Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Chesser
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Chesser and across Edinburgh. Several sites can be quoted together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
What happens if it’s left?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal can’t. If you are unsure which you have, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with pictures and we will tell you. For landlords in Chesser, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why Chesser clients choose us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. Expect the work to take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a tenement in Chesser, 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.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
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Quotes for new build mastic in Chesser
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
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.