Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Wasbister, Orkney Islands
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for householders, landlords and businesses in Wasbister. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Wasbister
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first, and if it isn’t put right, get in touch with us. We work on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and windows & doors, and people most often call us about cracks appearing as a new home settles and shower seals failing in the first year or two.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Wasbister (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchens
As a new house dries, worktops and walls shift a little, which opens gaps along the back. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite showers are a common source of leaks into the room below. A proper reseal keeps water in the tray.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Wasbister, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
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
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Around Wasbister, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting 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.
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New homes and floors in Wasbister
Wasbister 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. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Around Wasbister, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. Whether the job is in Wasbister itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Wasbister is about 11 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We carry out new build mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Wasbister and the surrounding area, as part of our work across the Orkney Islands. Wasbister is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover for new build mastic.
We work across KW16 for new build mastic and the streets around it. You will find Wasbister on the B9055, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we work in Tenston (1 mile north), Grimeston (2 miles east), Russland (2 miles north-east), Bimbister (3 miles east) and Harray (3 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Wasbister
Nearby you’ll also find Skara Brae Visitor Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wasbister include Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Hill of Miffia.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Run the fan or open a window after bathing to help keep mould away.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you so report it promptly.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common questions in Wasbister
Will you come out to Wasbister?
Yes. Wasbister is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole 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.
Can you do new build mastic in Wasbister?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Wasbister is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We will go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. All our work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.