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New Build Mastic in Contin
Specialist new build mastic for Contin: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
New build mastic in Contin
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference. If you have sealant work across a run of new homes and shower seals failing in the first year or two, we can put it right, on bathrooms & en suites, windows & doors and plot handovers alike.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Contin (IV14)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Show homes
Bathrooms, kitchens and frames in show homes are sealed or resealed to a neat finish ready for viewings. Tell us when the home is open so we can plan around it.
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed so the sealant lasts.
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New build mastic in Contin: local notes
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for plot mastic and the sealant in new homes to keep out. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Contin, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Garve station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Contin (Gaelic: Cunndainn) is about 15 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. Wherever you are in the IV14 postcode area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Contin among them.
All of IV14 is within our area for new build mastic. Local streets include Woodland Park and Craigdarroch Drive. Other places close to Contin include Strathpeffer (1 mile east), Marybank (3 miles south-east), Blairninich (3 miles north-east), Garve (5 miles north-west) and Maryburgh (5 miles east). Larger places within reach include Inverness (15 miles south-east), Merkinch (14 miles south-east), Dingwall (6 miles east), Alness (15 miles north-east), Crown (15 miles south-east) and Millburn (15 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Contin
The closest station to Contin is Garve station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Highland Museum of Childhood (1.8 miles north-east) and Brahan Castle (3.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Loch na Crann and Tollie Red Kites RSPB Reserve.
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Contin
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
Contin: your questions answered
Do you cover Contin for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Contin is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Contin?
Yes. Contin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
New homes dry out and move in their first couple of years, and sealant is often applied quickly onto dusty surfaces. Both lead to early failure.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray in the first few weeks. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Outdoor work around Contin 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.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we quote for new build mastic
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Why act early in Contin
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. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Contin customers choose us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- One-year guarantee on every job
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows