Edinburgh · Scotland
Redhall New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Redhall. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
About our new build mastic in Redhall
Dust is the enemy of new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the new bead bonds properly. Typical jobs include untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and cracks appearing as a new home settles, across skirting & floors, show homes and windows & doors.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two, in Redhall as anywhere.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Redhall (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
Surface by surface
Kitchens
Worktop, upstand and sink joints in new kitchens often get a hurried bead. We take it out and reseal neatly, colour-matched where it shows.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
Signs you need new build mastic in Redhall
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly, and the problem shows up after you move in.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
In and around Redhall, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- Who turns up on the day
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Which colour the sealant will be
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Broken tiles or a split tray
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
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Why deal with it now?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it cannot bond to what’s underneath. Taking it all out and starting again is the only way to get a lasting seal. 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.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Redhall customers choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Redhall: your questions answered
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Redhall?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
I let a flat near Kingsknowe station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What does new build mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Should I go to my builder first?
Report it to the builder first while you’re covered. If it isn’t resolved, we can reseal it properly.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Redhall
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours in a single home. In a city area like Redhall, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
What new build mastic looks like in Redhall
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
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.
Redhall is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Redhall can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: EH14, EH11 and EH13. Whether your property is on Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Katesmill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Redhall is on the A71, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Other places close to Redhall include Parkhead (1 mile north-west), Longstone (1 mile west), Kingsknowe (1 mile south-west), 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).
Around Redhall
Around Redhall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Balgreen Primary School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park. Redhall has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Well-known places in the area include Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.