Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Gogar
Specialist new build mastic for Gogar: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The amount of work
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- The type of property
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
New build mastic in Gogar
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 rather than sitting on a layer of grit. We work on kitchens, show homes and windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Gogar (EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere like Gogar may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Run the fan or open a window after bathing to help keep mould away.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak.
Landlord and commercial work in Gogar
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Gogar
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
Should I try it myself first?
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. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Gogar: your questions answered
Will you come out to Gogar?
Yes, Gogar is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Gateway 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 will give you a clear price.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
While the snagging or warranty period runs, the builder should be your first contact. If it is not sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What else we do in Gogar
New build mastic in Gogar: local notes
Gogar is within about 3 miles of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Gateway station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two. In and around Gogar, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Gogar is about 5 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Gogar get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Gogar is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: EH12. If you’re just outside Gogar, we cover West Craigs (1 mile north-east), Maybury (1 mile north-east), Hermiston (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east) and Ingliston (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (6 miles east), Broughton (6 miles east) and Bellevue (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gogar
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Corstorphine Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Gogar includes Dundas Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Why act early in Gogar
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through cannot. If you’re unsure which you have, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with pictures. In a place like Gogar, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Gogar
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- You choose the colour before work begins
- We are fully insured
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