Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Fordyce New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Fordyce, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
New build mastic in Fordyce
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. For small cosmetic gaps, that is reasonable, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. If you are dealing with untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall, we can put it right.
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.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Fordyce (AB45)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for new build mastic in Fordyce
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Fordyce can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What we can’t put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Broken tiles or a split tray
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Fordyce
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
Keep pictures of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Do not let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a place like Fordyce, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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How the job changes by surface
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We check and reseal the frame edges.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. The old bead comes out and a clean new one goes in.
What new build mastic looks like in Fordyce
Fordyce is within about 2 miles of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Whether the job is in Fordyce itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish. In and around Fordyce, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Fordyce is about 8 miles east of Buckie, in Aberdeenshire. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Fordyce and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Aberdeenshire. Fordyce is one of 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire where we work. Aberdeen is on our list too, about 42 miles from Fordyce.
All of AB45 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Street, Back Street and Castle Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Fordyce include Sandend (1 mile north), Portsoy (2 miles north-east), Lintmill (3 miles west), Cullen (3 miles north-west) and Cornhill (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Turriff (14 miles south-east), Huntly (15 miles south), Banff (8 miles east), Macduff (9 miles east), Aberchirder (8 miles south-east) and Gardenstown (15 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Fordyce
Well-known places in the area include castle 30m NNW of Inaltry (2.4 miles west) and Fordyce Joiner's Workshop (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Durn Hill.
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Common questions in Fordyce
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Fordyce?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Fordyce in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Fordyce is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Your builder, if you are still in their snagging or warranty period. If that does not work out, we are happy to quote and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common, because the house is drying and settling. Poor preparation at handover adds to it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We’ll tell you when we quote.