Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Slateford, Edinburgh
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Slateford, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Internal frame sealant that has split
About our new build mastic in Slateford
Across Slateford, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method doesn’t change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. Typical jobs include gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and skirting joints opening in the first winter, across skirting & floors, windows & doors and kitchens.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Slateford, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Slateford
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Both fail early.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
For new homes near Slateford station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Are they insured?
- What happens if the job turns out different
What happens if it’s left?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it can’t bond to what’s underneath. A lasting seal starts with removing the old one completely. Private landlords in Slateford 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.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- We never seal over old sealant
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Joints and finishes in Slateford homes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Slateford, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Slateford, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Slateford included. Slateford is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
Our applicators cover all of EH14, EH11 and EH10 for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Slateford
In Slateford, that means homes and buildings near Iain Tomlin School of Music, Firrhill High School and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.7 miles north) and Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west). Slateford has its own railway station: Slateford station. A little further out are Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Slateford: your questions answered
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Slateford in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Slateford is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule ready for handover. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope and we’ll quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
It’s common, and there are generally two reasons: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents as they wear the bead.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Slateford
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Quotes for new build mastic in Slateford
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How much there is to do
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
To get a quote, drop us a line 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.
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What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, depending on the amount of work. For a tenement in Slateford, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.