Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Curriehill
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Curriehill. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
About our new build mastic in Curriehill
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and skirting so plots are ready to hand over using the right product for each joint. If you’re dealing with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, we can help, on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors alike.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. Each needs its sealant and floor joints finished as carefully as on a big site.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Curriehill (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Curriehill
Is Curriehill in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Curriehill is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Curriehill?
Yes, Curriehill is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
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.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common. Poor preparation at handover adds to it.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Outside jobs in Curriehill 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. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- 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 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.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
Advice
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
What affects the cost of new build mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. 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.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
If you manage several properties in or around Curriehill, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
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.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you, so raise it early.
New build mastic around Curriehill
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Curriehill, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Curriehill is about 5 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Curriehill is covered for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Curriehill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
We cover every part of EH14 for new build mastic. You will find streets such as Bryce Road, Palmer Road and Dolphin Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Curriehill include Currie (1 mile south-east), Warriston (1 mile north-west), Riccarton (1 mile north), Balerno (1 mile south-west) and Juniper Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (8 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (7 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Curriehill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Malleny Park and the streets around them. Curriehill has its own railway station: Curriehill station. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north) and Heriot Watt University Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Warklaw Hill.
Common problems we fix in Curriehill
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
If you’ve bought a new home near Curriehill station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What preparation is included
- How long to leave it before use
- What product goes in the joint