Highland · Scotland
Tomatin New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tomatin. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
Questions from Tomatin
Can you do new build mastic in Tomatin?
Yes, Tomatin is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is Tomatin within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
If the seal has failed and water is getting in, do it now. Small gaps that are just cosmetic can be resealed once movement has slowed.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with the builder if you’re in the snagging or warranty period. Once that is done, or if they will not put it right, we will cut it out and reseal it.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
About our new build mastic in Tomatin
Building dust is behind a lot of failed new-build sealant. We clean every joint thoroughly and prime where the surface and product need it, so the sealant actually sticks instead of bonding to the dust. We’re often asked to deal with frame joints opening as the plaster dries and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, across plot handovers, windows & doors and skirting & 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Where
- Tomatin (IV13)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and specification. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors.
Skirting and floors
As timber and screed dry, skirting and floors shift. We use a flexible product rather than caulk.
Quotes for new build mastic in Tomatin
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
More services for Tomatin
What we are called out for in Tomatin
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. On a busy site, joints are not always given time to dry before the sealant goes on.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
Around Tomatin, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What insurance they hold
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
New build mastic in Tomatin: local notes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Whether the job is in Tomatin itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Tomatin is about 13 miles south-east of Inverness, in Highland. We provide new build mastic to homes and businesses in Tomatin and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Highland. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, and Tomatin is one of them. We also work in Aberdeen, around 71 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: IV13. Streets in the area include Old Mill Road, Ard Park and Juniper Drive. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Carrbridge (8 miles south-east), Farr (8 miles north-west), Duthil (9 miles east), Milton of Leys (10 miles north-west) and Boat of Garten (11 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Inverness (13 miles north-west), Cradlehall (12 miles north-west), Merkinch (14 miles north-west), Hilton (12 miles north-west), Aviemore (11 miles south-east) and Crown (13 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Tomatin
For a walk, there’s Loch Moy.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours in a single home, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually 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 we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- 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.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.