Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Moredun, Edinburgh
New-build sealant joints in Moredun need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Do you need new build mastic in Moredun?
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- 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
In and around Moredun, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What the cure time is
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
New build mastic in Moredun
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water reaches anything behind it. We’re often asked to deal with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces, on windows & doors, plot handovers and bathrooms & en suites.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Moredun (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Moredun: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Moredun?
All our work, in Moredun and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Moredun in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Moredun is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule, room by room. Tell us the plots and the joints involved and we’ll quote.
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 email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Landlord and commercial work in Moredun
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Moredun, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
New build mastic in Moredun: local notes
Moredun is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near Shawfair station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Moredun is about 3 miles north-west of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Moredun can book us for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Moredun is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our applicators cover all of EH17 and EH16 for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Drum Avenue, Gilmerton Road and Craigour Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A772, Moredun is easy for our applicators to reach for new build mastic. We also cover Craigour (1 mile north-west), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Ferniehill (1 mile south-east), Little France (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Moredun
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Moredun include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens, food-safe where it’s needed.
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. We clean out building dust before sealing.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Parking in city streets around Moredun can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- 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.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How we’d reach the joints
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work.