Shetland Islands · Scotland
Vidlin New Build Mastic
New build mastic across Vidlin and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
New build mastic in Vidlin, done properly
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. Bathrooms, en suites, kitchens, frames and skirting are sealed ready for handover using the right product for each joint. We work on plot handovers, show homes and bathrooms & en suites, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked caulk along new skirting and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover.
Work in a place like Vidlin is planned ahead, journey included. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- Vidlin (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Vidlin
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
Surface by surface
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
Show homes
In a show home, the sealant is on display. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Joints and finishes in Vidlin homes
Vidlin 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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Vidlin, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For jobs in and around Vidlin, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Vidlin is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Vidlin to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across the Shetland Islands, we cover 63 places, Vidlin among them.
All of ZE2 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Dury (4 miles south), Hamister (4 miles east), Voe (4 miles west), Symbister (4 miles south-east) and Sandwick (4 miles south-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Vidlin
Other landmarks nearby include The Cabin Museum (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kirkhouse Loch and Setter Hill.
Why act early in Vidlin
Water getting past a failed seal in a new build reaches walls and floors that are still settling. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. In an older home around Vidlin, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Vidlin
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray in the first few weeks. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
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.
What else we do in Vidlin
FAQs for Vidlin
Is Vidlin in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Vidlin is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Vidlin?
Yes. Vidlin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We seal plots to the developer’s programme ready for handover. Tell us the plots and the joints involved and we’ll quote.
How much does new build mastic cost in Vidlin?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items. We’ll tell you if anything on it is not a sealant job.
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours in a single home. Outside jobs in Vidlin need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.