Scottish Borders · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Peel, Scottish Borders
New build mastic for Peel and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Peel: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Peel?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for landlords with property near Galashiels station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. We always remove the existing bead, then clean and prime the joint, and a new bead applied.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Where do you work from?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
What colour sealant will you use?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Tell us what you’d like when you get a quote.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
About our new build mastic in Peel
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. Typical jobs include internal frame sealant that has split and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, across bathrooms & en suites, show homes and plot handovers.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. They need their sealant and floor joints finished just as carefully as on a big site.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Location
- Peel (TD1)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Windows and doors
The gap between a new frame and its plaster reveal often opens up. We remove cracked sealant and apply a flexible one in a matching colour.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Follow the cure time we give you
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant and protects the rest of the house.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Peel
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
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.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
For new build mastic in Peel, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
What new build mastic looks like in Peel
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 Galashiels station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two. In and around Peel, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Peel is about 4 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Peel, as part of our work across the Scottish Borders. 89 places in the Scottish Borders are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page.
Our applicators cover all of TD1 for new build mastic. Other places close to Peel include Ashiestiel (1 mile north-west), Caddonfoot (1 mile east), Clovenfords (1 mile north-east), Broadmeadows (3 miles south-west) and Yarrowford (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hawick (13 miles south), Peebles (12 miles west), Selkirk (5 miles south-east), Wilton (13 miles south), Innerleithen (6 miles west) and Melrose (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Peel
The nearest railway station is Galashiels station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Old Gala House (3.6 miles east) and Peel Hill (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Haining Loch and Ashiesteel Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. In an older home around Peel, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Peel clients choose us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We agree the colour with you first
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Peel may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out down to clean surfaces.
- 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
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? 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.
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Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors