Scottish Borders · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Lauder
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Lauder? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Lauder
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and skirting so plots are ready to hand over with a sealant suited to each area. If you have second-fix sealing on new plots and gaps between new skirting and floors, we can put it right, on plot handovers, show homes and bathrooms & en suites alike.
For a place like Lauder, the journey and access are planned in advance. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Lauder (TD2)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
To get a quote, email us 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.
Do you need new build mastic in Lauder?
Sealant is often one of the last jobs before handover. Joints are not always cleaned of dust or primed, so the bead never bonds properly.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
In and around Lauder, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How the colour is chosen
What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
The gap between a new frame and its plaster reveal often opens up. We remove cracked sealant and apply a flexible one.
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. We clean out building dust before sealing and primer used where needed.
Why deal with it now?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is normally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why Lauder clients choose us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Your questions about new build mastic in Lauder
Will you come out to Lauder?
Yes. Lauder is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Stow station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Lauder and the rest of the Scottish Borders, along with the rest of our area.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
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New build mastic in Lauder: local notes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For new homes near Stow station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Lauder is about 8 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Lauder and the surrounding area, as part of our work across the Scottish Borders. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, and Lauder is one of them. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby, about 24 miles away.
Jobs for new build mastic in TD2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Market Place, West High Street and East High Street, and we cover them all. Lauder sits on or near the A68 and B6362. We also cover Nether Blainslie (3 miles south-east), Oxton (4 miles north-west), Stow (5 miles south-west), Killochyett (5 miles west) and Earlston (6 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (8 miles south), Kelso (15 miles south-east), Selkirk (12 miles south), Innerleithen (14 miles south-west), Melrose (8 miles south) and Langlee (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Lauder
Lauder’s nearest station is Stow station, roughly 5 miles south-west. A little further out are Thirlestane Castle (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Addinston Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.