Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Inch
Specialist new build mastic for Inch: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
New build mastic in Inch, done properly
Developers send us the plot schedule and we work through it. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and skirting so plots are ready to hand over. We work on kitchens, plot handovers and skirting & floors, and common reasons people get in touch are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and gaps between new skirting and floors.
Older tenement flats usually have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Inch, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Inch (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Inch
If you manage several properties in or around Inch, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Do you need new build mastic in Inch?
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, and it dries out over the first couple of years. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open, and sealant that cannot keep up splits.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
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.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
What new build mastic looks like in Inch
Inch is close to 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, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Inch, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Inch is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need new build mastic in Inch, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Inch is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for new build mastic.
Every address in EH16, EH17 and EH9 is within our area for new build mastic. Streets in the area include Ross Road, Lady Road and Orrok Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Inch: Bridge End (1 mile north), Cameron Toll (1 mile north-west), Liberton (1 mile south-west), Little France (1 mile east) and Prestonfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Bellevue (3 miles north-west) and Silvermills (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Inch
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Margaret's School and Inch Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles east) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Inch includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
What we do, step by step
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 any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Inch, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Related advice
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The type of property
Every job is quoted individually. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Your questions about new build mastic in Inch
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you do new build mastic in Inch?
Yes, Inch is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. Sealing over old sealant looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts. All the old sealant comes out before any work starts.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All our work carries a one-year guarantee.
What the job involves on each surface
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We take it out and reseal neatly, colour-matched where it shows.
Why deal with it now?
A tube of sealant from the DIY shop will not fix the cause: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Cutting out, cleaning and priming are what make the difference. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Inch
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.