Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Craigentinny, Edinburgh
New build mastic for Craigentinny and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Follow the cure time we give you
Keep photos of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
How we handle new build mastic in Craigentinny
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. Typical jobs include sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and cracks appearing as a new home settles, across windows & doors, plot handovers and skirting & floors.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Craigentinny (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for new build mastic in Craigentinny
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Landlord and commercial work in Craigentinny
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Craigentinny and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How it works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a tenement in Craigentinny, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely down to clean surfaces.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
If you are in Craigentinny and need new build mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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What happens if it’s left?
Water getting past a failed seal in a new build reaches walls and floors that are still settling. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Craigentinny, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
New build mastic around Craigentinny
Craigentinny is within about 1 mile of 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.
In and around Craigentinny, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. If you’ve bought a new home near Brunstane station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Craigentinny is about 2 miles south-east of Bonnington, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Craigentinny, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Craigentinny included. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
We work across the EH7, EH8 and EH15 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Goff Avenue, King's Road and Loaning Road and the roads around them. With the A199 and A1140 close by, Craigentinny is simple for us to get to for new build mastic. Close by, we work in Mountcastle (1 mile south), Piershill (1 mile south-west), Northfield (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile west) and Jock's Lodge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), Canonmills (3 miles west) and West Coates (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Craigentinny
We work in homes and buildings around Portobello Library, Public House and Mannafields Christian School. The closest station to Craigentinny is Brunstane station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hibernian Football Club Museum (1.3 miles west) and St. James Centre (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Towns and villages near Craigentinny
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Common questions in Craigentinny
Do you cover Craigentinny for new build mastic?
Yes, Craigentinny is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Craigentinny?
All our work, in Craigentinny and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
That depends on what the joint meets: white or clear for most sanitary joints, colours for worktops, floors and frames. We’ll agree it with you first.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers