Argyll and Bute · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Craobh Haven, Argyll and Bute
Specialist new build mastic for Craobh Haven: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Record problems with dated pictures
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Run the fan or open a window after bathing so moisture does not sit on the sealant.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you, so raise it early.
New build mastic in Craobh Haven
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first, and if it is not put right, get in touch with us. We work on show homes, bathrooms & en suites and plot handovers, and common reasons people get in touch are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and gaps between new skirting and floors.
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.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Craobh Haven (PA31)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchens
Worktop, upstand and sink joints in new kitchens often get a hurried bead. We take it out and reseal neatly, colour-matched where it shows.
Show homes
Tired or marked sealant in a show home can be renewed. We cut it out and reseal neatly.
Craobh Haven questions
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Craobh Haven?
All our work, in Craobh Haven and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will you come out to Craobh Haven?
Yes, Craobh Haven is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
What colour sealant will you use?
We use white, clear or a colour to suit the finishes. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours in a single home. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
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What else we do in Craobh Haven
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Do you need new build mastic in Craobh Haven?
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly and it shows once the home is in use.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
For jobs in and around Craobh Haven, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What the cure time is
- What preparation is included
New build mastic in Craobh Haven: local notes
Craobh Haven is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Craobh Haven is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means plot mastic and the sealant in new homes has to cope with a lot of rain.
Around Craobh Haven, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Craobh Haven is about 35 miles north-west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. Jobs in Craobh Haven get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Craobh Haven is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover. Our Glasgow page covers work nearby (55 miles or so).
Jobs for new build mastic in PA31 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include King's Yard and The Green, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Barravullin (2 miles east), Ardfern (2 miles south), Kilmelford (4 miles north-east), Kilmartin (6 miles south-east) and Ellenabeich (6 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oban (14 miles north), Ceann Loch Gilb (13 miles south), Lochgilphead (13 miles south), Dunollie (15 miles north) and Ardrishaig (14 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Craobh Haven
Nearby you will also find Craignish Castle (4 miles south). The countryside around Craobh Haven includes Druim an Achanarnich.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Outside jobs in Craobh Haven need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
When it is not the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Broken tiles or a split tray
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Craobh Haven
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens