Angus · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Kirriemuir
New build mastic across Kirriemuir and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
New build mastic in Kirriemuir
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. Common call-outs are for untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles, across windows & doors, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. They need their sealant and floor joints finished just as carefully as on a big site.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Kirriemuir (DD8)
- Region
- Angus
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. They get a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
New homes and floors in Kirriemuir
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 Kirriemuir, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kirriemuir is about 14 miles north of Dundee, in Angus. For new build mastic in and around Kirriemuir, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Angus. Kirriemuir is one of 40 places in Angus we cover for new build mastic. Our Dundee page covers work nearby.
All of DD8 is within our area for new build mastic. Whether your property is on High Street, St Malcolm's Wynd and Rosefield Gardens or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. With the A926 and A928 close by, Kirriemuir is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover Maryton (1 mile south-east), Westmuir (1 mile south-west), Padanaram (3 miles south-east), Douglastown (5 miles south-east) and Glamis (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Forfar (5 miles south-east), Brechin (14 miles east), Letham (9 miles east) and Friockheim (13 miles east). Kirriemuir is one of the larger places we cover in Angus.
What’s near Kirriemuir
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roods Bar and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum (under half a mile south) and Forfar Infirmary (5.3 miles east). The countryside around Kirriemuir includes Loch of Kinnordy and Mile Hill.
What we’re called out for in Kirriemuir
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak, and the problem shows up after you move in.
The most common problems we see are:
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
Whether the job is in Kirriemuir itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What your quote should include
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What guarantee comes with the work
Other services in Kirriemuir
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, 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. Outside jobs in Kirriemuir need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- 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.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we quote for new build mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If someone has resealed it before
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Why deal with it now?
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. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- We agree the colour with you first
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Kirriemuir questions
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Kirriemuir?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Kirriemuir for new build mastic?
Yes, Kirriemuir is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items and we will give you a quote. We’ll flag anything that needs another trade.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. Second-fix sealing in bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors is part of what we do. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, then clean and prime the joint, before resealing.