Orkney Islands · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Evie
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Evie, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
About our new build mastic in Evie
Building dust is behind a lot of failed new-build sealant. We clean every joint thoroughly and prime where the surface and product need it, so the new bead bonds properly. We work on skirting & floors, bathrooms & en suites and plot handovers, and the jobs we see most are plot mastic for developers ahead of handover and shower seals failing in the first year or two.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, so skirting and floor joints can open up. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Evie (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Why deal with it now?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it cannot bond to what’s underneath. Taking it all out and starting again is the only way to get a lasting seal. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
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.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Evie
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Fully insured
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
For anyone letting property in or around Evie, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Send us the schedule and any sealant specification and we’ll quote. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors as agreed.
Bathrooms and en suites
Trays and baths in new builds settle as they’re used. We reseal once the old bead is fully out.
Towns and villages near Evie
Also in Evie
What new build mastic looks like in Evie
Evie 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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Evie, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For jobs in and around Evie, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Evie is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Evie get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Evie is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Jobs for new build mastic in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. With the A966 close by, Evie is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Evie: Tingwall (3 miles south-east), Settiscarth (5 miles south), Brinian (5 miles east), Abune-the-Hill (5 miles west) and Norseman (5 miles south). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Evie
Open spaces near Evie include Lowrie's Water and Muckle Billia Fiold.
Common questions in Evie
Will you come out to Evie?
Yes, Evie is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Evie?
All our work, in Evie and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
Should I try DIY first?
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.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We agree the sealant items with you before we start.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots for a typical job. Around Evie, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Quotes for new build mastic in Evie
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the property is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
Keep photos of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you so report it promptly.