Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Ravelston, Edinburgh
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Ravelston, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
New build mastic in Ravelston
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water reaches anything behind it. If you have smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and gaps between new skirting and floors, we can put it right.
Older tenement flats normally have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Ravelston, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Ravelston (EH4, EH12, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot and most come down to preparation. For landlords in Ravelston, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
We don’t 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.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- We never seal over old sealant
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Ravelston: your questions answered
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Ravelston?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover Ravelston?
Yes. We cover Ravelston and the rest of Edinburgh. To book, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Ravelston and the rest of Edinburgh.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Should I wait before resealing?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone right away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Small gaps can appear as the house dries and can be resealed later.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
Quotes for new build mastic in Ravelston
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number of rooms or windows
- Access and height
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
New build mastic around Ravelston
Ravelston is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, 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.
Around Ravelston, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For new homes near Haymarket station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Ravelston is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need new build mastic in Ravelston, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH4, EH12 and EH1 postcode area for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Columba Road, Gardiner Road and Ellersly Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Ravelston sits on or near the A902, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Ravelston: Blackhall (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile south), Roseburn (1 mile south-east), Beechmount (1 mile south-west) and Drylaw (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Buccleuch (3 miles east), Pilrig (3 miles east), North Leith (3 miles north-east) and Dumbiedykes (3 miles east).
Near you in Ravelston
Typical jobs here are in homes near St George's School, Murrayfield Parish Church and Balgreen Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Saughton Park (1.3 miles south), Roseburn Bar (0.8 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.8 miles east). The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Waverley Mall (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a tenement in Ravelston, 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 go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ravelston
Letting agents and landlords in Ravelston can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. A kitchen sealant goes in there, food-safe where it’s needed.
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We check and reseal the frame edges.