Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Broom New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Wester Broom? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Wester Broom
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. We work on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and show homes, and the jobs we see most are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles.
In a Scottish city, commercial floors have movement joints and thresholds that wear under traffic. Those joints, and plot mastic for developers, are part of the work we cover in Wester Broom.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Wester Broom (EH12, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots for a typical job. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Wester Broom, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- 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.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Resealing before mould gets in keeps the job straightforward.
New build mastic around Wester Broom
Wester Broom 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, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Wester Broom, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. If you’ve bought a new home near South Gyle station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Wester Broom is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Wester Broom can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Jobs for new build mastic in EH12 and EH11 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Manse Road, Roull Road and Dovecot Road. Other places close to Wester Broom include South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile east) and Sighthill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Wester Broom
In Wester Broom, that means homes and buildings near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park, among other places. Wester Broom has its own railway station: South Gyle station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.8 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wester Broom include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Leave it or put it right?
The builder is normally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. For landlords in Wester Broom, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Wester Broom
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
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.
Towns and villages near Wester Broom
Also in Wester Broom
Landlord and commercial work in Wester Broom
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Wester Broom, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
What affects the quote in Wester Broom
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Access and height
- The amount of work
- The number of rooms or windows
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Wester Broom questions
Do you cover Wester Broom for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Wester Broom is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Wester Broom?
All our work, in Wester Broom and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send the schedule and any specification and we will give you a quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Start with the builder if you are in the snagging or warranty period. If it isn’t resolved, we will cut it out and reseal it.