Edinburgh · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Westfield, Edinburgh
We cover Westfield for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
How we handle new build mastic in Westfield
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. Typical jobs include worktop and upstand sealant coming away and cracks appearing as a new home settles, across show homes, kitchens and plot handovers.
Older tenement flats normally have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Westfield, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Westfield (EH11, EH12, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Westfield
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
For anyone letting property in or around Westfield, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Towns and villages near Westfield
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What the job involves on each surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Questions from Westfield
Can you do new build mastic in Westfield?
Yes, Westfield is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
That depends on the joint. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, while small cosmetic gaps can wait a while.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, wherever you are.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
What new build mastic looks like in Westfield
Westfield 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. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
If you’ve bought a new home near Slateford station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Westfield is about 1 mile west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Westfield can book us for new build mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: EH11, EH12 and EH14. Whether your property is on Gorgie Road, Baird Avenue and Shandon Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Westfield: Gorgie (1 mile south-east), Saughtonhall (1 mile north-west), Shandon (1 mile south-east), Roseburn (1 mile north) and Murrayfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east) and Dumbiedykes (3 miles east).
What’s near Westfield
Around Westfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Scotus Academy, Saughton Park and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. Other local landmarks include St George's School (0.9 miles north) and Roseburn Bar (0.6 miles north-east). The closest station to Westfield is Slateford station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Murrayfield Experience (less than half a mile north) and Royal Edinburgh Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Signs you need new build mastic in Westfield
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, which takes a year or two to dry out. Drying timber shrinks and pulls joints apart, and sealant that can’t keep up splits.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
In and around Westfield, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Westfield, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
For new build mastic in Westfield, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
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What affects the quote in Westfield
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- 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
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors