Edinburgh · Scotland
Sciennes New Build Mastic
Our applicators work in Sciennes on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
What new build mastic looks like in Sciennes
Sciennes is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Around Sciennes, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Waverley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Sciennes is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sciennes and the surrounding area. Sciennes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Work in EH9, EH8 and EH3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road. Sciennes sits on or near the A700. We also cover The Grange (1 mile south), Marchmont (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south) and Buccleuch (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Sciennes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Meadows, St Trinnean's School and James Gillespie's High School and the streets around them. You’ll also find 15-16 Argyle Place pub (less than half a mile west), St Cuthbert's Church (1.1 miles north-west) and National Museums Scotland Library (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Meadows Dental Clinic (less than half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we handle new build mastic in Sciennes
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. We work on bathrooms & en suites, windows & doors and kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps between new skirting and floors and cracked sealant around new window and door frames.
Offices, shops and commercial units in Scotland’s cities have floors with movement joints and thresholds that take heavy wear. Those joints, and plot mastic for developers, are part of the work we cover in Sciennes.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Sciennes (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A tube of sealant from the DIY shop won’t fix the cause: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Proper removal and preparation are what make it last. In a tenement flat in Sciennes, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why us?
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Surface by surface
Windows and doors
The gap between a new frame and its plaster reveal often opens up. We cut out the cracked bead and reseal with a flexible sealant in a matching colour.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.
Questions from Sciennes
Do you cover Sciennes for new build mastic?
Yes, Sciennes is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Sciennes?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
It depends on the joint: white or clear in most bathrooms, and a colour to suit worktops, frames and floors elsewhere. We will agree it with you first.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, regularly. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Nearby places to Sciennes
What else we do in Sciennes
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours in a single home. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Sciennes, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents as they wear the bead.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you.
Quotes for new build mastic in Sciennes
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If someone has resealed it before
If you’re in Sciennes and need new build mastic, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.