Dundee · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Craigton, Dundee
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Craigton, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
How we handle new build mastic in Craigton
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you have beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and new-build shower sealant that has already split, we can help.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. They need their sealant and floor joints finished just as carefully as on a big site.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Craigton (DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Show homes
We seal show-home bathrooms, kitchens and frames ready for viewings. We’ll plan around viewing times.
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. We clean out building dust before sealing and prime where the product needs it.
Nearby places to Craigton
Other services in Craigton
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craigton
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
For anyone letting property in or around Craigton, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Craigton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Craigton?
Yes. Craigton 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 cover Craigton for new build mastic?
Yes, Craigton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
Any seal that’s leaking should be redone straight away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common, because the house is drying and settling. Poor preparation at handover adds to it.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
New homes and floors in Craigton
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Around Craigton, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Craigton is about 5 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Craigton can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Dundee coverage runs to 50 places, Craigton among them. We also work in Dundee, about 8 miles from Craigton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: DD5. We also cover the places around Craigton: Monikie (1 mile north-west), Newbigging (1 mile south-west), Kingennie (2 miles south-west), Drumsturdy (2 miles south-west) and Wellbank (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dundee (8 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (5 miles south-west), Stobswell (8 miles south-west), Monifieth (4 miles south), Blackness (9 miles south-west) and Barnhill (5 miles south-west).
Around Craigton
For rail, the closest station is Barry Links station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Panmure Castle (2.1 miles east) and Ashludie Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Common problems we fix in Craigton
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and can tear.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
If you’ve bought a new home near Barry Links station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Before you book anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they’re fully insured
What happens if it’s left?
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot. In a place like Craigton, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Old sealant always removed completely
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
Leave the sealant for the cure time we give you before showering or bathing. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots from start to finish. Somewhere like Craigton may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers