Edinburgh · Scotland
New Build Mastic in Willowbrae
New build mastic across Willowbrae and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
Watch the joints as the house settles. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
New build mastic in Willowbrae
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. If you are dealing with frame joints opening as the plaster dries and shower seals failing in the first year or two, we can put it right.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two, in Willowbrae as anywhere.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- Willowbrae (EH8, EH7, EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Willowbrae
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer. Private landlords in Willowbrae must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Willowbrae customers choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we quote for new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
If you are in Willowbrae and need new build mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Joints and finishes in Willowbrae homes
Willowbrae is within about 2 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, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Willowbrae, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Willowbrae is about 2 miles south-east of Leith, in Edinburgh. For new build mastic in and around Willowbrae, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Willowbrae included. Willowbrae is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for new build mastic.
Every address in EH8, EH7 and EH15 is within our area for new build mastic. We cover properties on Loaning Road, Abercorn Road and Loganlea Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Willowbrae: Jock's Lodge (1 mile north-west), Piershill (1 mile north-east), Meadowbank (1 mile north-west), Restalrig (1 mile north) and Northfield (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as West End (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (10 miles west), Comely Bank (3 miles west) and Southhouse (4 miles south).
What’s near Willowbrae
In Willowbrae, that means homes and buildings near Duddingston Kirk, Public House and Mannafields Christian School. You will also find Lochend Park (0.7 miles north-west) and Scottish Poetry Library (1.2 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find St. James Centre (1.6 miles west) and Eastern General Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally 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. For a job in Willowbrae, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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Surface by surface
Kitchens
Worktops in new homes can move slightly as the house dries, opening gaps behind the upstand. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
Questions from Willowbrae
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
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.
Can you do new build mastic in Willowbrae?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Willowbrae is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
How long does new build mastic take?
Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Willowbrae?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Also near Willowbrae
What else we do in Willowbrae
What we are called out for in Willowbrae
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracked sealant shows up.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
If you’ve bought a new home near Edinburgh Waverley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant