Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
We cover Drumbrae for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
About our new build mastic in Drumbrae
Across Drumbrae, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. We work on plot handovers, show homes and kitchens, and people most often call us about shower seals failing in the first year or two and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
In a Scottish city, commercial floors have movement joints and thresholds that wear under traffic. In Drumbrae, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
Internal joints between frames and plaster often crack as a new house dries. We cut out the cracked bead and reseal with a flexible sealant that suits the frame.
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Run the fan or open a window after bathing to help keep mould away.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you, so raise it early.
How we quote for new build mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the property is
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Drumbrae, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Nearby places to Drumbrae
What else we do in Drumbrae
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours in a single home. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Drumbrae, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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New build mastic around Drumbrae
Drumbrae is close to 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.
For new homes near South Gyle station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. In and around Drumbrae, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need new build mastic in Drumbrae, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Drumbrae included. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH4 and EH12 postcode area for new build mastic. Local streets include Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Drumbrae include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Around Drumbrae
Around Drumbrae, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Torfin pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Your questions about new build mastic in Drumbrae
I let a flat near South Gyle station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you do new build mastic in Drumbrae?
Yes, Drumbrae is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
How long does new build mastic take?
Typically it takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Bigger jobs take longer.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. We always remove the existing bead, then clean and prime the joint, before resealing.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors