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New-build mastic & snagging in Craigcrook, Edinburgh
New build mastic in Craigcrook from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
Why it’s worth doing now in Craigcrook
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot and most come down to preparation. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Craigcrook, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Craigcrook customers choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every job
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we handle new build mastic in Craigcrook
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you are dealing with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and shower seals failing in the first year or two, we can help, on show homes, skirting & floors and windows & doors alike.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Craigcrook, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Craigcrook (EH4, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work usually takes a few hours in a single home. Inside a flat in Craigcrook, 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.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- 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.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Landlords and letting agents in Craigcrook can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What new build mastic looks like in Craigcrook
Craigcrook is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For new homes near South Gyle station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. Around Craigcrook, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Craigcrook is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Craigcrook gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Craigcrook among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: EH4 and EH12. Whether your property is on Loch Road, March Road and Main Street or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Craigcrook include the A90, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Craigcrook, we cover Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-west), Blackhall (1 mile east), Silverknowes (1 mile north), Drylaw (1 mile north-east) and Ravelston (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Near you in Craigcrook
Around Craigcrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gabrielle Keiller Library, St George's School and Saughton Park. Craigcrook’s nearest station is South Gyle station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (less than half a mile south) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What affects the quote in Craigcrook
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Craigcrook questions
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Craigcrook?
All our work, in Craigcrook and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do new build mastic in Craigcrook?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Craigcrook is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. We always remove the existing bead, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, and a new bead applied.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We seal plots to the developer’s programme, room by room. Tell us the plots and the joints involved and we’ll quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We will go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
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 it isn’t sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What sealant work cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. 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. Early resealing keeps the job small and the new finishes intact.