Scottish Borders · Scotland
Kirkurd New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kirkurd. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Kirkurd
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. We work on kitchens, windows & doors and plot handovers, and people most often call us about new-build shower sealant that has already split and untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list.
Work in a place like Kirkurd is planned ahead, journey included. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Kirkurd (EH46)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
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.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
How we quote for new build mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
- Which sealant suits the joint
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
New homes and floors in Kirkurd
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Kirkurd, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Kirkurd is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Kirkurd can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, and Kirkurd is one of them. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 19 miles from Kirkurd.
Work in EH46 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the A72, Kirkurd is easy for our applicators to reach for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Blyth Bridge (1 mile north-east), Dolphinton (2 miles north-west), Candy Mill (4 miles south-west), Elsrickle (4 miles west) and Romannobridge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Peebles (8 miles east), Innerleithen (14 miles east) and West Linton (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kirkurd
Nearby you’ll also find Drochil Castle (2.6 miles east) and Castle Craig Hospital (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Slipperfield Loch and White Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Early resealing keeps the job small and protects the rest of the house.
Also in Kirkurd
Do you need new build mastic in Kirkurd?
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. Site programmes don’t always leave time for joints to dry.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
For jobs in and around Kirkurd, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
- How long the guarantee is
- Are they insured?
How the job changes by surface
Show homes
Tired or marked sealant in a show home can be renewed. The old bead comes out and a clean new one goes in.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere like Kirkurd 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.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
For new build mastic in Kirkurd, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Kirkurd: your questions answered
Is Kirkurd within the area you cover?
Yes, Kirkurd is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Kirkurd?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
What information do you need?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
What sealant 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. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors