Orkney Islands · Scotland
Skeabrae New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Skeabrae? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
New build mastic in Skeabrae, done properly
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water gets into the floor or walls. If you have cracked sealant around new window and door frames and sealant work across a run of new homes, we can help.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Skeabrae and across the Orkney Islands.
- Place
- Skeabrae (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Skeabrae: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Skeabrae?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Skeabrae in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Skeabrae is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with the builder if you’re in the snagging or warranty period. Once that’s done, or if they will not put it right, we will cut it out and reseal it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels in Skeabrae.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Should I wait before resealing?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone straight away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
What affects the cost of new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need new build mastic in Skeabrae
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops and cracked sealant shows up.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
In and around Skeabrae, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
Leave the sealant for the cure time we give you before showering or bathing. Silicone is generally left for about a day.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Skeabrae
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
New build mastic in Skeabrae: local notes
Skeabrae is within about 3 miles 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.
Whether the job is in Skeabrae itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Skeabrae is about 13 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Skeabrae can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Skeabrae is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work for new build mastic.
We work across KW17 for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Dounby (1 mile east), Hourston (2 miles south-east), Scarwell (2 miles west), Russland (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Skeabrae
Other landmarks nearby include Earl's Palace (4.6 miles north-west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Orr Shun and Greeny Hill.
Also in Skeabrae
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Around Skeabrae, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.