Edinburgh · Scotland
Ferniehill New Build Mastic
New build mastic across Ferniehill and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
New build mastic in Ferniehill, done properly
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water reaches anything behind it. We are often asked to deal with plot mastic for developers ahead of handover and joints pulling apart as timber shrinks, across plot handovers, windows & doors and skirting & floors.
Older tenement flats normally have timber floors on joists, so skirting joints open and close through the year. For a flat in Ferniehill, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. For a tenement in Ferniehill, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Record problems with dated pictures
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Signs you need new build mastic in Ferniehill
Sealant is often one of the last jobs before handover. Joints aren’t always cleaned of dust or primed, and the sealant sits on grit instead of the surface.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
Around Ferniehill, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
Worktops in new homes can move slightly as the house dries, which opens gaps along the back. A fresh flexible bead closes them.
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
New build mastic around Ferniehill
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 Shawfair station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ferniehill and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Ferniehill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
Every address in EH17, EH16 and EH22 is covered for new build mastic. You’ll find streets such as Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue. Main roads around Ferniehill include the A772. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Ferniehill
Around Ferniehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Ferniehill
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
Why act early in Ferniehill
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times to plan around. Private landlords in Ferniehill must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Ferniehill: your questions answered
Do you cover Ferniehill for new build mastic?
Yes, Ferniehill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Ferniehill?
All our work, in Ferniehill and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Should I go to my builder first?
Your builder, if you’re still in their snagging or warranty period. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We seal plots to the developer’s programme ready for handover. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope and we’ll quote.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
It’s common, and there are generally two reasons: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. A proper reseal deals with both.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
White and clear are the most common, but other colours are available. We match the colour to the finish before we begin.