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New Build Mastic in Drylaw
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Drylaw, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
Landlord and commercial work in Drylaw
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Drylaw and across Edinburgh. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured for the work.
About our new build mastic in Drylaw
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you are dealing with cracked caulk along new skirting and shower seals failing in the first year or two, we can help, whatever the surface.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, so skirting joints open and close through the year. For a flat in Drylaw, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Drylaw and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Drylaw (EH4, EH5)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
Watch the joints as the house settles. Small gaps can appear as the house dries, and they’re simple to reseal once movement has slowed.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Quotes for new build mastic in Drylaw
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
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.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that is easy
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
FAQs for Drylaw
Do you cover Drylaw for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Drylaw is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
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 work begins.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
If the seal has failed and water is getting in, do it now. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
How much does new build mastic cost in Drylaw?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Common problems we fix in Drylaw
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops and cracks appear in the sealant.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
If you’ve bought a new home near Haymarket station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What preparation is included
- What the cure time is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
New build mastic around Drylaw
Drylaw is within about 1 mile of 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.
In and around Drylaw, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Drylaw is about 2 miles west of Stockbridge, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Drylaw get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Drylaw is one of them.
We work across EH4 and EH5 for new build mastic. New build mastic is available to properties on Mottram Road, Telford Road and Drylaw Avenue. With the A902 close by, Drylaw is simple for us to get to for new build mastic. We also cover Blackhall (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile east) and West Pilton (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Pilrig (3 miles east) and North Leith (3 miles east).
What’s near Drylaw
In Drylaw, that means homes and buildings near Stewart's Melville College and Gabrielle Keiller Library. For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Western General Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Drylaw include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Inside a flat in Drylaw, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Surface by surface
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. Dust from the build is removed first and primer used where needed.
Skirting and floors
Floors and skirting move as the house dries and the heating runs. We use a flexible product rather than caulk.
Leave it or put it right?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it won’t bond to the old layer. A lasting seal starts with removing the old one completely. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Drylaw, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We agree the colour with you first
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