Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Fairmilehead
Professional new build mastic in and around Fairmilehead, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
New build mastic in Fairmilehead, done properly
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Fairmilehead. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method doesn’t change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you’re dealing with internal frame sealant that has split and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Fairmilehead, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Fairmilehead (EH10, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and the area is left clean. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Fairmilehead, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
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.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black keeps the job straightforward.
Landlord and commercial work in Fairmilehead
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Fairmilehead and across Edinburgh. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Questions from Fairmilehead
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Fairmilehead?
All our work, in Fairmilehead and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Should I wait before resealing?
That depends on the joint. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, while small cosmetic gaps can wait a while.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Fairmilehead, along with the rest of our area.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Your builder, if you’re still in their snagging or warranty period. If that does not work out, we’re happy to quote and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Other services in Fairmilehead
Do you need new build mastic in Fairmilehead?
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:
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
Around Fairmilehead, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What the job involves on each surface
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
Windows and doors
Draughts around new frames are often a sealant gap. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
What affects the quote in Fairmilehead
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
- How we’d reach the joints
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What new build mastic looks like in Fairmilehead
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Slateford station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Fairmilehead is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Fairmilehead can book us for new build mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: EH10 and EH13. New build mastic is available to properties on Biggar Road, Oxgangs Road and Camus Avenue. Fairmilehead sits on or near the A720, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Fairmilehead include Caiystane (1 mile north-west), Buckstone (1 mile north), Comiston (1 mile north-west), Oxgangs (1 mile north-west) and Colinton Mains (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
What’s near Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (within half a mile east) and Cockburn Geological Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.