Highland · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Strome Ferry, Highland
Professional new build mastic in and around Strome Ferry, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
How we handle new build mastic in Strome Ferry
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. If you are still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first. We work on windows & doors, kitchens and show homes, and people most often call us about gaps behind new kitchen upstands and gaps between new skirting and floors.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Strome Ferry (IV53)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Questions from Strome Ferry
Is Strome Ferry in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Strome Ferry is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Stromeferry station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
Most bathroom joints are white or clear, but sealant comes in other colours too. We match the colour to the finish and agree it with you.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
There are usually two causes: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. A proper reseal deals with both.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Strome Ferry
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Strome Ferry
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Strome Ferry
A tube of sealant from the DIY shop won’t fix the cause: grit, unprimed surfaces and old layers underneath. Proper removal and preparation are what make it last. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Strome Ferry
- Tidy, careful work
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Joints and finishes in Strome Ferry homes
Strome Ferry is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For new homes near Stromeferry station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. Around Strome Ferry, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Strome Ferry is in Highland. Across the IV53 area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our area takes in 253 places across Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the IV53 postcode area for new build mastic. If you’re just outside Strome Ferry, we cover Plockton (4 miles west), Lochcarron (4 miles north-east), Auchtertyre (5 miles south), Bundalloch (5 miles south-east) and Carndu (5 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Strome Ferry
There’s a railway station in Strome Ferry itself: Stromeferry station. A little further out are Strome Castle (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Loch na Leitire.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
Keep pictures of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
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Other services in Strome Ferry
Surface by surface
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens, food-safe where it’s needed.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.