Orkney Islands · Scotland
Longhope New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Longhope, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
About our new build mastic in Longhope
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. Bathrooms, en suites, kitchens, frames and skirting are sealed ready for handover. Typical jobs include gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and gaps behind new kitchen upstands, across bathrooms & en suites, windows & doors and plot handovers.
Work in a place like Longhope is planned ahead, journey included. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Longhope and across the Orkney Islands.
- Where
- Longhope (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. Dust from the build is removed first.
Kitchens
Worktops in new homes can move slightly as the house dries, which opens gaps along the back. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
When to call us in Longhope
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
Whether the job is in Longhope itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
Also in Longhope
Leave it or put it right?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is generally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Longhope clients choose us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Fully insured
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
Your questions about new build mastic in Longhope
Is Longhope in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Longhope is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Longhope?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
How long does new build mastic take?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we’re fully insured.
What colour sealant will you use?
It depends on the joint: white or clear for most sanitary joints, colours for worktops, floors and frames. We agree the colour before any work starts.
Landlord and commercial work in Longhope
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
New build mastic around Longhope
Longhope is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
Around Longhope, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We carry out new build mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Longhope. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
All of KW16 is covered for new build mastic. Other places close to Longhope include Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Longhope
Nearby you’ll also find Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Somewhere like Longhope 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 we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any tricky access
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.