Argyll and Bute · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Kames, Argyll and Bute
New build mastic for Kames and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
What new build mastic looks like in Kames
Kames 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. Kames is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for plot mastic and the sealant in new homes to keep out.
Whether the job is in Kames itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Kames is about 19 miles west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Kames. We cover 118 towns and villages across Argyll and Bute. For nearby work, see our Glasgow page, about 38 miles away.
Here we cover the PA21 postcode area for new build mastic. We also cover Tighnabruaich (1 mile north), An Tairbeart (7 miles west), Port Bannatyne (7 miles east), Ardbeg (8 miles east) and Rothesay (8 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Dunoon (13 miles east), Ceann Loch Gilb (12 miles north-west), Lochgilphead (13 miles north-west), Ardrishaig (11 miles north-west), Sandbank (13 miles north-east) and Innellan (11 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Kames
For a walk, there’s Cnoc Dubh and Asgog Loch.
New build mastic in Kames, done properly
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. Bathrooms, en suites, kitchens, frames and skirting are sealed ready for handover with a sealant suited to each area. If you’re dealing with shower seals failing in the first year or two and skirting joints opening in the first winter, we can put it right.
Work in a place like Kames is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Kames (PA21)
- Wider area
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Run the fan or open a window after bathing.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Around Kames, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
FAQs for Kames
Is Kames in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Kames is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is new build mastic in Kames guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
How long does new build mastic take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, including the preparation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
White and clear are the most common, but other colours are available. We match the colour to the finish.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We seal plots to the developer’s programme ready for handover. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope for a clear quote.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so sealing over the top fails quickly. The old sealant always comes out first.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Kames, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. You get one visit and one clear quote for the lot. In a place like Kames, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Kames customers choose us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
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What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Kames
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
What we’re called out for in Kames
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracked sealant shows up.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
Around Kames, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it