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Construction Mastic in Edinburgh

We cover 174 towns and villages across Edinburgh for construction mastic, with failed joints always cut out and a 12-month guarantee on our workmanship.

Construction Mastic in Edinburgh

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Construction mastic in every part of Edinburgh

Mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send details for a fixed quote.

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About construction mastic in Edinburgh

Site managers want applicators who turn up with the right cards and paperwork. Our applicators are CSCS-carded, and we are CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, with public liability insurance in place. RAMS, an insurance certificate and CSCS details can be confirmed with the quote if you tell us what you need. We work on cladding and panel joints, window and door perimeters and sanitary and kitchen joints, and the failures we are asked to look at most are new external sealant already peeling away and old sealant on a refurbishment that needs stripping before new work.

A typical day starts with protection: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. On site, the work usually takes whatever the programme allows, since the work follows the trades as areas are released, and our waste is bagged and taken away as we go.

  1. First we take quantities off the drawings and read through the specification.
  2. A fixed quote sets out the scope, the products and the sequence.
  3. You tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we confirm it with the quote.
  4. We seal each plot or floor as it’s released to us.
  5. Every joint is prepared, set to depth and sealed with the specified product.
  6. Before handover, snags are dealt with and the package is signed off under our 12-month guarantee.

Pricing in Edinburgh

Quantities, awkward access and phased working all shape the price. Site requirements like inductions and permits play a part as well.

Why appoint us

  • Constructionline member for supplier checks
  • Sealing commercial buildings since 2005
  • A range of standard colours, depending on the product
  • Products installed to the manufacturer’s instructions

Get a fixed quote

Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Share whatever details you have and we will fill any gaps with a visit.

Near you in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, that means premises near Signet Library, Bennets Bar and St Cuthbert's Church. You’ll also find Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (less than half a mile east), Tollcross Primary School (less than half a mile south), Bruntsfield Links (under half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile south). The closest station to Edinburgh is Haymarket station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Fire (under half a mile north-east) and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (under half a mile east). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.

Building work around Edinburgh

We take on mastic packages across Edinburgh, on large sites in places such as Leith, Bonnington and Greenside and small schemes elsewhere. Whatever paperwork the site requires, from RAMS to CSCS details, we confirm when we quote.

Tenements in Scotland’s cities are often managed by property factors, with shared repairs agreed by the owners, so the factor is often the first contact for work on shared parts. On the coastal side of Edinburgh, sea-facing elevations usually show failed joints first, so they’re worth inspecting more often.

Edinburgh: For contractors at a college like Royal College of General Practitioners Edinburgh (0.8 miles north of Edinburgh), perimeters and internal sealant are timed for the holidays. For contractors on a campus like University of Edinburgh - Lauriston Campus, under half a mile north-east of Edinburgh, facade and perimeter sealing has to fit around students and term dates.

How the job changes by surface

Bathrooms, en suites and washrooms

In bathrooms and washrooms, an anti-mould sanitary silicone goes around every fitting. Joints are cleaned, sealed and tooled neatly and baths are loaded where appropriate before sealing.

Window and door perimeters

Frames sealed into the opening keep rain out of the reveal. We use the specified perimeter sealant, usually a low-modulus neutral-cure silicone, with backing rod in deeper gaps.

When it isn’t the sealant

Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we’d rather tell you before you spend money. These need a different solution:

  • Designing joint widths or choosing the specification (that sits with the designer)
  • Faulty frames rather than failed sealant
  • Joints damaged after sign-off by following trades

What affects the price in Edinburgh

Quotes vary with the job. Expect it to depend on:

  • How much existing material needs removing
  • Access and working height
  • Joint width, depth and condition
  • The site’s rules and procedures

A quote for mastic packages depends on how many there are, their condition and the access, plus any specification you’re working to. Call for a quote.

What to include in your enquiry

A good diagnosis starts with the right details. Tell us:

  • A wide shot and a close-up of the area
  • Your programme or deadline
  • How the joints are reached, and at what height
  • Drawings or a marked-up plan, if available

Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. The first step is to give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings with what you know.

After the work

A few simple habits keep the new joints working:

  • Don’t schedule sealing before decorators and flooring are done
  • Put any product change through the designer first
  • Ask cleaners to use soft cloths around fresh sealant
  • Keep product details for future maintenance

Once an area is sealed, protect it from following trades. Fresh sealant needs its cure time before it’s cleaned, painted near or knocked; we confirm the time for each product.

Sanitary joints that fail early become defects soon after occupation. Water gets behind trays, vanity tops and panels, leaving the remedial work to the contractor. Proper preparation, with the right silicone first time, keeps it off the defects list.

Commercial clients in Edinburgh

Housing associations and managing agents often need work done across blocks and communal areas. Work can be phased so residents and staff keep access throughout, and each stage is agreed with your contact.

We work for building owners and managing agents on sealant work across single buildings or whole portfolios around Edinburgh. One quote can cover more than one site, which keeps the paperwork simple.

Questions we’re asked in Edinburgh

When can the area be used after sealing?

Curing time varies by product, and we confirm it on the day, and flag anything to keep off until it has cured.

Are you fully insured?

Yes. We’re fully insured, and the certificate can go with your quote.

Do you take on small jobs?

Single areas, one-off repairs and whole buildings are all quoted the same way: details, then a fixed price, then sealing, then a 12-month guarantee.

What joints do you seal on a new build?

Window and door perimeters, internal decorators’ caulk where specified, sanitary joints, kitchens, movement joints and snagging. We price to the specification and drawings.

How long does a job like this take?

We plan the time on site around your programme and access. We will give you an estimate of time on site when we quote.

What hours do you work?

Mention the site’s hours and access windows in your enquiry, and we will plan around them. Our office runs Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm.

Can fire-rated sealing at service penetrations be included?

Fire-rated sealant can be included where it’s specified, installed to the product’s tested detail. Fire-stopping design and sign-off sit with the designer and building control.

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