Edinburgh · Scotland
Stenhouse New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Stenhouse? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
Why it’s worth doing now in Stenhouse
If you are still in the builder’s snagging or warranty period, ask them to put it right first. If it keeps failing or is not dealt with, we can reseal it properly. In a tenement flat in Stenhouse, 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.
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
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
New build mastic in Stenhouse
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. Typical jobs include skirting joints opening in the first winter and sealant that never bonded to the surface, across kitchens, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors.
Older tenement flats normally have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Stenhouse, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Stenhouse (EH11, EH12, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
Stenhouse questions
Is new build mastic in Stenhouse guaranteed?
All our work, in Stenhouse and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Stenhouse in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Stenhouse is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Report it to the builder first while you are covered. If it isn’t resolved, we can reseal it properly.
What colour sealant will you use?
That depends on what the joint meets: white or clear for most sanitary joints, colours for worktops, floors and frames. We’ll agree it with you first.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Can tenants book the work?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels.
Do you need new build mastic in Stenhouse?
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 can tear.
The most common problems we see are:
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
For new homes near Slateford station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who turns up on the day
- Are they insured?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
Also in Stenhouse
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Record problems with dated photos
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
Wipe the sealant with warm soapy water. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you, so raise it early.
The process
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots in most cases. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Stenhouse, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- 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.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
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, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Joints and finishes in Stenhouse homes
Stenhouse is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Around Stenhouse, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Stenhouse is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Stenhouse, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH11, EH12 and EH14 is within our area for new build mastic. New build mastic is available to properties on Ford's Road, Elfin Square and Whitson Road. You will find Stenhouse on the A71, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Saughton (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north-west), Chesser (1 mile south-east), Parkhead (1 mile south) and Longstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, 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 Stenhouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Scotus Academy, among other places. Also close by are Merchiston Castle School (1.4 miles south) and Saughton Park (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Stenhouse includes Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.