Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Eastfield, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Eastfield on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Internal frame sealant that has split
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
New build mastic in Eastfield, done properly
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. Typical jobs include worktop and upstand sealant coming away and skirting joints opening in the first winter, on bathrooms & en suites, plot handovers and skirting & floors.
For a place like Eastfield, the journey and access are planned in advance. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Location
- Eastfield (EH15, EH21)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Eastfield
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal can’t. If you’re unsure which you have, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with pictures and we will tell you. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Fully insured
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
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Questions from Eastfield
Is Eastfield in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Eastfield is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Brunstane station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. Items that need a plumber, tiler or the builder are flagged.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
New homes and floors in Eastfield
Eastfield 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, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near Brunstane station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Eastfield is about 1 mile north-west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide new build mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Eastfield and nearby. Eastfield is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
We cover every part of the EH15 and EH21 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Edinburgh Road, Milton Road East and Musselburgh Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Joppa (1 mile west), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (1 mile south-east), Inveresk (2 miles south-east) and Shawfair (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Near you in Eastfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portobello Library, Abercorn Park and The David Macbeth Moir pub. The closest station to Eastfield is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.1 miles east) and Craigmillar Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Eastfield include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Do you need new build mastic in Eastfield?
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
Look out for any of the following:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
Around Eastfield, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether they’re fully insured
- The length of the guarantee
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Small faults turn into leaks if left in a busy bathroom.
Different surfaces, different methods
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in.