Midlothian · Scotland
Easthouses New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Easthouses? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Easthouses
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
New build mastic in Easthouses
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. We work on plot handovers, show homes and kitchens, and the jobs we see most are gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and second-fix sealing on new plots.
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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Easthouses (EH22)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Easthouses
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outdoor work around Easthouses depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
When to call us in Easthouses
On many sites, sealant goes on in the final rush before handover. Dusty, unprimed joints are common, so the bead never bonds properly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
If you’ve bought a new home near Newtongrange station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What your quote should include
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What product goes in the joint
- Who turns up on the day
New build mastic in Easthouses: local notes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Easthouses, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Easthouses is about 1 mile south-east of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Easthouses can book us for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 33 places across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 8 miles away.
Every address in EH22 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new build mastic at a property on Mayfield Road, Park Crescent and Easthouses Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Mayfield (1 mile south-east), Newtongrange (1 mile south-west), Dalkeith (1 mile north-west), D'Arcy (1 mile south-east) and Newbattle (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles west), Shawfair (3 miles north-west), Danderhall (3 miles north-west), Rosewell (4 miles south-west) and Roslin (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Easthouses
The closest station to Easthouses is Newtongrange station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Midlothian Community Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Cousland Smiddy (2.7 miles north-east).
Surface by surface
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed so the sealant lasts.
Your questions about new build mastic in Easthouses
Can you do new build mastic in Easthouses?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Easthouses is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Newtongrange station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How long before the joint can be used?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What does new build mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Why deal with it now?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is generally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. Around Easthouses, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
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