Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Torphin, Edinburgh
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Torphin? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
New build mastic in Torphin: local notes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
If you’ve bought a new home near Wester Hailes station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two. Around Torphin, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. If you need new build mastic in Torphin, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Torphin included. Torphin is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
Our applicators cover all of EH13 and EH14 for new build mastic. Whether your property is on Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Torphin
In Torphin, that means homes and buildings near Juniper Green Parish Church and Wester Hailes Education Centre, among other places. Torphin’s nearest station is Wester Hailes station, about 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
New build mastic in Torphin, done properly
Building dust is behind a lot of failed new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the sealant actually sticks rather than sitting on a layer of grit. We’re often asked to deal with untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, across windows & doors, bathrooms & en suites and plot handovers.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Torphin and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
Landlords and letting agents in Torphin can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours in a single home for a typical job. Around Torphin, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Record problems with dated pictures
Watch the joints as the house settles. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry, and they’re simple to reseal once movement has slowed.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
How the job changes by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite seals are easy to miss on a snagging list until they leak. A proper reseal keeps water in the tray.
Show homes
Bathrooms, kitchens and frames in show homes are sealed or resealed to a neat finish to a tidy standard. We’ll plan around viewing times.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Torphin
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
Common questions in Torphin
Is Torphin in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Torphin is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Wester Hailes station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We agree the sealant items with you before work begins.
Should I go to my builder first?
If you are still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If they’re slow or the fix does not last, we can help.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
That depends on what the joint meets: white or clear for most sanitary joints, colours for worktops, floors and frames. We will agree it with you first.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.