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New Build Mastic in Silverknowes
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- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Silverknowes
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. When the finish is smeared, patchy or already cracking, it’s worth putting right early, before water reaches anything behind it. Common call-outs are for frame joints opening as the plaster dries and second-fix sealing on new plots, on kitchens, show homes and bathrooms & en suites.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Silverknowes (EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New build mastic around Silverknowes
Silverknowes is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Around Silverknowes, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For new homes near South Gyle station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Silverknowes is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Silverknowes to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Silverknowes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Jobs for new build mastic in EH4 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Heath Road, Main Street and Corbiehill Road. Close by, we work in Davidson's Mains (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile east), Craigcrook (1 mile south), Drylaw (1 mile south-east) and West Pilton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
What’s near Silverknowes
The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed.
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens suited to the job.
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots from start to finish. Inside a flat in Silverknowes, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What affects the cost of new build mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Silverknowes
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Silverknowes, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Nearby places to Silverknowes
What else we do in Silverknowes
Your questions about new build mastic in Silverknowes
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Silverknowes?
All our work, in Silverknowes and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work for landlords with property near South Gyle station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with the builder if you are in the snagging or warranty period. Once that’s done, or if they won’t put it right, we can reseal it properly.
Do you work in Silverknowes?
Yes. We cover Silverknowes, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it soon lifts and traps water. We cut the old bead out completely.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Record problems with dated pictures
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is generally left for about a day.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
Why it’s worth doing now in Silverknowes
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer. Private landlords in Silverknowes must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Silverknowes
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Full insurance on every job
- More than 20 years in sealant work
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