Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Parkhead, Edinburgh
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homes and businesses in Parkhead and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Early resealing keeps the job small and the new finishes intact.
How we handle new build mastic in Parkhead
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference. We work on windows & doors, skirting & floors and bathrooms & en suites, and people most often call us about shower seals failing in the first year or two and cracked caulk along new skirting.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, so skirting joints open and close through the year. For a flat in Parkhead, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Parkhead (EH14, EH11)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Parkhead
Surface by surface
Plot handovers
Send us the schedule and any sealant specification and we will quote. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors.
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite seals are easy to miss on a snagging list until they leak. Resealing properly keeps water where it belongs.
What we are called out for in Parkhead
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Neither lasts long.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Around Parkhead, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which colour the sealant will be
Joints and finishes in Parkhead homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Kingsknowe station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Parkhead is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Parkhead, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Parkhead is one of them.
Every address in EH14 and EH11 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Longstone Road. Main roads around Parkhead include the A71, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we work in Longstone (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile south), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Parkhead
In Parkhead, that means homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Balgreen Primary School and Saughton Park. There’s a railway station in Parkhead itself: Kingsknowe station. A little further out are War Poets Collection (1.2 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Parkhead includes Craiglockhart Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Parkhead: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Parkhead?
All our work, in Parkhead and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work for landlords with property near Kingsknowe station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send the schedule and any specification and we’ll give you a quote.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How long does new build mastic take?
Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
You will get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a tenement in Parkhead, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. 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.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Parkhead
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Parkhead
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Tidy, careful work
- We are fully insured
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Parkhead
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.