Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Sighthill, Edinburgh
New build mastic for Sighthill, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
What happens if it’s left?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times to plan around. In a tenement flat in Sighthill, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- You choose the colour before work begins
- We never seal over old sealant
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
How we handle new build mastic in Sighthill
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. If you’re dealing with leaking shower tray seals in a new home and smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging, we can help.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Sighthill (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Sighthill
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
Internal joints between frames and plaster often crack as a new house dries. We cut out the cracked bead and reseal with a flexible sealant in a matching colour.
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite showers are a common source of leaks into the room below. Resealing properly keeps water where it belongs.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is generally left for about a day to cure enough for use.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Parking in city streets around Sighthill can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
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New build mastic in Sighthill: local notes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For new homes near Wester Hailes station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Sighthill is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homes and businesses in Sighthill and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Sighthill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for new build mastic.
Jobs for new build mastic in EH11, EH14 and EH12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. New build mastic is available to properties on Calder Road, Sighthill Road and Westburn Avenue. Close by, we work in Wester Hailes (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile south-west), Broomhouse (1 mile north-east), Baberton (1 mile south) and Clovenstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Sighthill
We work in homes and buildings around Merchiston Castle School and Saughton Park. The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (within half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
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Sighthill questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Sighthill?
All our work, in Sighthill and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send us the sealant items on the list, with pictures if you can and we will give you a quote. We’ll flag anything that needs another trade.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Do you come to Sighthill?
We do. Sighthill is part of the area we cover.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
Signs you need new build mastic in Sighthill
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
In and around Sighthill, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the cure time is
- How hidden problems are handled