Edinburgh · Scotland
Southhouse New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Southhouse, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
What affects the quote in Southhouse
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
For 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 quote before any work starts.
How we handle new build mastic in Southhouse
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. We work on skirting & floors, plot handovers and show homes, and the jobs we see most are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and worktop and upstand sealant coming away.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and in new homes, sealant and floor joints are often among the first snags.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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FAQs for Southhouse
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Southhouse?
All our work, in Southhouse and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
While the snagging or warranty period runs, the builder should be your first contact. If they’re slow or the fix doesn’t last, we can help.
How long does new build mastic take?
Typically it takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on. The job generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Southhouse, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Southhouse
Once people move in, baths and trays take weight and bed down. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and the sealant may split.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
For new homes near Shawfair station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Before you book anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- How much experience the applicator has
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
New build mastic in Southhouse: local notes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Southhouse, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Southhouse can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH17 and EH16 postcode area for new build mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Southhouse, we cover Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
What’s near Southhouse
Around Southhouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southhouse include Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Surface by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Trays and baths in new builds settle as they’re used. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in.
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. It’s resealed with an exterior sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Early resealing keeps the job small and protects the rest of the house.