Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Greendykes
New build mastic for Greendykes and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Follow the cure time we give you
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you so report it promptly.
How we handle new build mastic in Greendykes
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water gets into the floor or walls. Typical jobs include gaps between new skirting and floors and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, across bathrooms & en suites, plot handovers and kitchens.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Greendykes (EH16, EH15, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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New build mastic in Greendykes: local notes
Greendykes 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, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
In and around Greendykes, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Greendykes is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH16, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Greendykes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for new build mastic.
We cover every part of the EH16, EH15 and EH22 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Hay Avenue, Aspen Road and Friary Road and the roads around them. You will find Greendykes on the A6095, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover The Wisp (1 mile south-east), Niddrie Mains (1 mile north-east), Niddrie (1 mile east), Craigmillar (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Around Greendykes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Craigmillar Castle Park, Duddingston Kirk and Portobello Library. The closest station to Greendykes is Brunstane station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Morita Museum of Fine Art (1.8 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Leave it or put it right?
Water getting past a failed seal in a new build reaches walls and floors that are still settling. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. In a tenement flat in Greendykes, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Greendykes
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Full insurance on every job
- Tidy, careful work
- Arbo and Everbuild products
See our cost guide or what customers say.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
Questions from Greendykes
Do you work for landlords with property near Brunstane station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Greendykes?
All our work, in Greendykes and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. Over-sealing traps mould and water and soon fails. All the old sealant comes out before any work starts.
How much does new build mastic cost in Greendykes?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
Do you work in Greendykes?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes Greendykes.
What colour sealant will you use?
Most bathroom joints are white or clear, but other colours are available. We match the colour to the finish and agree it with you.
Should I wait before resealing?
Any seal that’s leaking should be redone straight away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
When to call us in Greendykes
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
If you’ve bought a new home near Brunstane station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
The process
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots in most cases. For a tenement in Greendykes, 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.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.