Edinburgh · Scotland
Holyrood New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Holyrood, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
How we quote for new build mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
New build mastic in Holyrood
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. We work on windows & doors, skirting & floors and show homes, and the jobs we see most are second-fix sealing on new plots and sealant that never bonded to the surface.
In a Scottish city, commercial floors have movement joints and thresholds that wear under traffic. In Holyrood, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Holyrood (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Kitchens
Worktops in new homes can move slightly as the house dries, opening gaps behind the upstand. A fresh flexible bead closes them.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Other services in Holyrood
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours in a single home for a typical job. Inside a flat in Holyrood, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- 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.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Signs you need new build mastic in Holyrood
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Waverley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What to look for in a quote
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is
- Who turns up on the day
Why it’s worth doing now in Holyrood
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Holyrood, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- We are fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Holyrood: your questions answered
Is Holyrood in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Holyrood is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Joints and finishes in Holyrood homes
Holyrood is within about 2 miles of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, 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.
Around Holyrood, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Holyrood is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH8, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Holyrood is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH8, EH1 and EH7 is covered for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Holyrood, we cover Canongate (1 mile north-east), Dumbiedykes (1 mile south-east), Buccleuch (1 mile south), Greenside (1 mile north) and Old Town (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
What’s near Holyrood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The World's End pub, Scottish Poetry Library and Holyrood Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Holyrood itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Nearby you will also find Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (under half a mile west) and People's Story Museum (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.