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New Build Mastic in Liberton
Specialist new build mastic for Liberton: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Liberton
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. Common call-outs are for gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall, on show homes, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors.
Older tenement flats usually have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Liberton, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Liberton (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Liberton
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When to call us in Liberton
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. A bath sealed empty drops slightly when filled, straining the joint and can tear.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
For new homes near Shawfair station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- What product goes in the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Why act early in Liberton
A quick bead over the top of the old sealant can look fine at first, but it can’t bond to what’s underneath. A lasting seal starts with removing the old one completely. In a tenement flat in Liberton, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Liberton
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Liberton questions
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Liberton?
All our work, in Liberton and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Liberton in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Liberton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What colour sealant will you use?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
How much does new build mastic cost in Liberton?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How we quote for new build mastic
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What new build mastic looks like in Liberton
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Liberton, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Liberton is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Liberton gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Liberton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH16, EH17 and EH9 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Orrok Lane, Little Road and Kedslie Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Liberton is on the A701, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile south-west), Gracemount (1 mile south) and Howden Hall (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (3 miles north) and Bellevue (3 miles north).
Near you in Liberton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inch Park and St Margaret's School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Natural History Collections (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
Do not let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you, so raise it early.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Liberton, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.