Highland · Scotland
North Kessock New Build Mastic
We cover North Kessock for 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.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
New build mastic in North Kessock, done properly
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across North Kessock. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: cut out, clean, prime where needed and reseal neatly. If you are dealing with beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, we can put it right, on kitchens, bathrooms & en suites and show homes alike.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- North Kessock (IV1)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
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.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How the job changes by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times to plan around. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
North Kessock: your questions answered
Is North Kessock in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and North Kessock is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Inverness station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we will quote.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
It depends on whether water is getting through. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone straight away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What does new build mastic cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We will go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
Do you need new build mastic in North Kessock?
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
Around North Kessock, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
New build mastic in North Kessock: local notes
North Kessock is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Inverness station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
North Kessock is about 3 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. Jobs in North Kessock get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. North Kessock is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Jobs for new build mastic in IV1 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Main Street, Bellfield Road and Barclay Gardens. We also cover Charlestown (1 mile south-east), Merkinch (2 miles south-east), Longman (2 miles south-east), Leachkin (2 miles south) and Millburn (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Inverness (3 miles south-east), Cradlehall (5 miles east), Dingwall (9 miles north-west), Hilton (4 miles south-east), Alness (13 miles north) and Invergordon (13 miles north). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near North Kessock
North Kessock’s nearest station is Inverness station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Inverness Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around North Kessock includes Ord Hill.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere like North Kessock 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, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
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What else we do in North Kessock
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.