Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Davidson's Mains
Specialist new build mastic for Davidson's Mains: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
About our new build mastic in Davidson's Mains
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. In both, preparation makes the difference, because that is what rushed new-build sealant normally lacks. Typical jobs include cracked sealant around new window and door frames and joints pulling apart as timber shrinks, on windows & doors, show homes and kitchens.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, so skirting joints open and close through the year. For a flat in Davidson's Mains, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Davidson's Mains (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Davidson's Mains, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
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.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Davidson's Mains
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
Leave it or put it right?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through can’t. If you’re unsure which you have, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with pictures and we will give you a straight answer. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Davidson's Mains, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Tidy, careful work
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Davidson's Mains: your questions answered
Is new build mastic in Davidson's Mains guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Davidson's Mains for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Davidson's Mains is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. We clean and prime joints properly to keep callbacks down.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
What colour sealant will you use?
It depends on the joint: white or clear in most bathrooms, and a colour to suit worktops, frames and floors elsewhere. We agree the colour before we start.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. Items that need a plumber, tiler or the builder are flagged.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
New homes and floors in Davidson's Mains
Davidson's Mains is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near South Gyle station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Davidson's Mains is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Davidson's Mains, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Here we cover the EH4 and EH12 postcode area for new build mastic. New build mastic is available to properties on March Road, Main Street and Hillpark Road. We also cover Silverknowes (1 mile north-east), Craigcrook (1 mile south-east), Parkgrove (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clermiston (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Around Davidson's Mains
The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Davidson's Mains include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What we are called out for in Davidson's Mains
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak, and the problem shows up after you move in.
Look out for these signs:
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
Around Davidson's Mains, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Are they insured?
- Whether VAT is included
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers so moisture doesn’t sit on the sealant.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you, so raise it early.
What affects the quote in Davidson's Mains
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.