Highland · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Murkle
Our applicators work in Murkle on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
About our new build mastic in Murkle
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. If you are dealing with beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and internal frame sealant that has split, we can put it right.
Work in a place like Murkle is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Murkle (KW14)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Murkle
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Murkle
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Why deal with it now?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few photos and we’ll tell you. In a place like Murkle, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and specification and we’ll quote. Sealant work across the plot is covered to the agreed spec.
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite showers are a common source of leaks into the room below. Resealing properly keeps water where it belongs.
New homes and floors in Murkle
Murkle is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
In and around Murkle, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Murkle is about 3 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Murkle gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland.
Jobs for new build mastic in KW14 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Murkle include Castletown (2 miles east), Thurso (3 miles west), Dunnet (4 miles north-east), Scrabster (4 miles west) and Glengolly (4 miles south-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Murkle
For rail, the closest station is Thurso station, about 3.2 miles west. A little further out are Thurso Heritage Museum (3.6 miles west) and Dunbar Hospital (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St John's Loch.
Do you need new build mastic in Murkle?
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. On a busy site, joints aren’t always given time to dry first.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
If you’ve bought a new home near Thurso station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the cure time is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
What else we do in Murkle
Questions from Murkle
Can you do new build mastic in Murkle?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Murkle is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Thurso station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send us the sealant items on the list, with photos if you can. We will tell you if anything on it is not a sealant job.
How much does new build mastic cost in Murkle?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a place like Murkle, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know about parking restrictions
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 talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.