Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Oxgangs, Edinburgh
New build mastic in Oxgangs from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Internal frame sealant that has split
Why act early in Oxgangs
The builder is usually 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. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Oxgangs, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why book with us
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we handle new build mastic in Oxgangs
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. We work on kitchens, windows & doors and bathrooms & en suites, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps between new skirting and floors and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and in new homes, sealant and floor joints are often among the first snags.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Location
- Oxgangs (EH10, EH13, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Oxgangs
Joints and finishes in Oxgangs homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Oxgangs, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Slateford station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Oxgangs is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Oxgangs can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Oxgangs is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
We work across the EH10, EH13 and EH14 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Oxgangs Road, Camus Avenue and Comiston Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Oxgangs include Colinton Mains (1 mile west), Comiston (1 mile north-east), Caiystane (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile north) and Firrhill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Oxgangs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cockburn Geological Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Edinburgh City Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry and can be resealed later.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you.
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Oxgangs
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Inside a flat in Oxgangs, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, with no layer left behind.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Advice
Your questions about new build mastic in Oxgangs
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Oxgangs for new build mastic?
Yes, Oxgangs is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
There are normally two causes: the house moving as it dries, and sealant that never bonded properly. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How we quote for new build mastic
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
- Any mould that needs treating
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
If you’re in Oxgangs and need new build mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Oxgangs
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Oxgangs and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.