Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in West Craigs, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in West Craigs on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
About our new build mastic in West Craigs
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. We work on show homes, skirting & floors and bathrooms & en suites, and people most often call us about cracks appearing as a new home settles and cracked caulk along new skirting.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and in new homes, sealant and floor joints are often among the first snags, in West Craigs as anywhere.
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.
- Place
- West Craigs (EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need new build mastic in West Craigs
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Gateway station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How much experience the applicator has
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Craigs
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
What affects the quote in West Craigs
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
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 fails, we can still redo it.
Joints and finishes in West Craigs homes
West Craigs is within about 3 miles of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
In and around West Craigs, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
West Craigs is about 4 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. West Craigs gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and West Craigs is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of the EH12 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Niven Road, Windle Road and Gyle Avenue. Close by, we work in Maybury (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east), Gogar (1 mile south-west), Bughtlin (1 mile north-east) and Cammo (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (5 miles east).
Landmarks near West Craigs
West Craigs has its own railway station: Edinburgh Gateway station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (under half a mile south) and Craigcrook Castle (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around West Craigs includes The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
What else we do in West Craigs
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak over time.
What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In West Craigs, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in West Craigs, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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How the job changes by surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Kitchens
Worktop, upstand and sink joints in new kitchens often get a hurried bead. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
Questions from West Craigs
I let a flat near Edinburgh Gateway station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in West Craigs?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work in West Craigs?
Yes. We work in West Craigs and the rest of Edinburgh. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What colour sealant will you use?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Tell us what you’d like when you get a quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.