Argyll and Bute · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Lochaline
We cover Lochaline for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
Why it’s worth doing now in Lochaline
The builder is generally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why us?
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Old sealant always removed completely
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
How we handle new build mastic in Lochaline
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. When the finish is smeared, patchy or already cracking, it’s worth putting right early, before water reaches anything behind it. Typical jobs include sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and leaking shower tray seals in a new home, across plot handovers, windows & doors and show homes.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Lochaline and across Argyll and Bute.
- Place
- Lochaline (PA80)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Lochaline questions
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Lochaline?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover smaller places like Lochaline?
Yes. Lochaline is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much does new build mastic cost in Lochaline?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it and our work is guaranteed for a year.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Broken tiles or a split tray
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Run the fan or open a window after bathing.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. For a place like Lochaline, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any tricky access
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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Also in Lochaline
What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Kitchens
Sink joints are wet all the time. We use a sealant suited to kitchens suited to the job.
What new build mastic looks like in Lochaline
Lochaline is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Lochaline 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.
Around Lochaline, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. Whether the job is in Lochaline itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Lochaline is about 15 miles north-west of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. Wherever you are in the PA80 postcode area, we cover new build mastic for homes and businesses. 118 places in Argyll and Bute are on our list, large and small. We also work in Glasgow, around 75 miles away.
Every address in PA80 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Miners Court and Torr-na-Faire. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Craignure (5 miles south-east), Salen (7 miles west), Lochdon (8 miles south-east), Balliveolan (11 miles east) and Achnacroish (11 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oban (15 miles south-east), Dunollie (14 miles south-east), Tobermory (13 miles north-west) and Dunbeg (14 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Lochaline
A little further out are Mull and Iona Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardtornish Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lochaline include Lochan Lub an Arbhair.