Moray · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Rafford, Moray
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Rafford, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Rafford
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that is letting water through needs doing now. We are often asked to deal with internal frame sealant that has split and cracks appearing as a new home settles, on bathrooms & en suites, kitchens and windows & doors.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Rafford (IV36)
- Region
- Moray
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rafford
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Surface by surface
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. It’s resealed with an exterior sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. They get a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Outside jobs in Rafford need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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Do you need new build mastic in Rafford?
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
In and around Rafford, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
FAQs for Rafford
Do you cover Rafford for new build mastic?
Yes, Rafford is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Forres station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you will get one quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We’ll go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
There are usually two causes: the house moving as it dries, and sealant that never bonded properly. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
How long does new build mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
What does new build mastic cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
Why it’s worth doing now in Rafford
The builder is normally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it keeps failing or isn’t dealt with, we can reseal it properly. Around Rafford, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We’re fully insured
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Also in Rafford
New build mastic around Rafford
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 Forres station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Rafford is about 2 miles south-east of Forres, in Moray. If you need new build mastic in Rafford, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Moray. We cover 58 towns and villages across Moray, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby, about 62 miles away.
Here we cover the IV36 postcode area for new build mastic. If you’re just outside Rafford, we cover Moor of Granary (1 mile south-east), Forres (2 miles north-west), Mundole (3 miles west), Red Craig (3 miles west) and Kinloss (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (11 miles north-east), Lossiemouth (14 miles north-east), Ashgrove (11 miles east), Burghead (9 miles north), Hopeman (10 miles north-east) and Lhanbryde (14 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Rafford
For rail, the closest station is Forres station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Leanchoil Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and DALLAS DHU HISTORIC DISTILLERY (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Cluny Hill and Sanquhar Loch.