Construction and new-build mastic in Burdiehouse, Edinburgh
Mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects in Burdiehouse and across Edinburgh. CHAS accredited and fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Window and door perimeters that won’t pass inspection
- A long mastic snag list close to completion
- A mastic package split between trades with no clear owner
Construction mastic across Burdiehouse
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
What sealant work can’t fix
We seal joints; we don’t mend everything behind them. On its own, sealant can’t deal with:
- Glazing units that are cracked or misted
- Designing joint widths or choosing the specification (that sits with the designer)
- Damage to finishes by other trades after we’ve sealed
Not sure which it is? You can give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Window and door perimeters
- Internal decorators’ caulk
- Brick and block movement joints
- Cladding and panel joints
Construction mastic for commercial buildings in Burdiehouse
Since 2005 we have worked alongside main contractors, developers and fit-out firms. Quantities come off the drawings, the sequence is agreed with the site manager and the work follows the trades. To price a package in Burdiehouse, send drawings and the specification through our quote form. If you have cracks opening in caulked internal joints and existing joints on a refurb that need cutting out and resealing, we can put it right, whatever the surface. Facilities teams, main contractors and managing agents in Burdiehouse tend to want the same three things: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
Construction in Scotland’s cities is a mix of new build and work to existing stone buildings. Work comes under Scotland’s own building standards, and our job is to seal to the specification.
The 12-month guarantee is for workmanship rather than wear and tear. How long a sealant joint lasts depends on movement, exposure, cleaning and use, so we spell out the cover before we begin.
- Place
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on every job
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Work for main contractors and building owners
Hospitality, education, healthcare, office and retail clients come to us directly as well. The work is planned around how the building runs, so guests, pupils, patients or staff are disturbed as little as possible.
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. Programme, specification and site rules come first, with CSCS-carded applicators on site.
Sites and facades in and around Burdiehouse
Scotland has its own building regulations, and in Burdiehouse warrants come from the local authority verifier. Our job is to seal to that specification. The east of Scotland, where Burdiehouse is, gets less rain than the west. Cold, damp starts still stop external sealing on some days. External dates keep a little give.
Extensions at sites like Ellen's Glen Community Hospital (to the north-east of Burdiehouse) typically sit beside working departments, and the mastic follows strict access rules. When a school such as Gracemount High School is extended or refurbished, the mastic package is often squeezed into the holidays. Older buildings in the area around Burdiehouse, such as Melville Castle, 2.1 miles east of Burdiehouse, need care when sealed: the product has to suit soft or historic materials.
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Looking for construction mastic in Burdiehouse? We can help. Our Edinburgh coverage takes in 174 places, from busy centres to rural villages.
Work on mastic packages is covered throughout EH17, EH16 and EH20, for business premises of every kind. Among the streets we cover are Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane, and sites on any of them can send details for a fixed quote. Close to Burdiehouse, our area also takes in Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Bigger towns within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
What’s near Burdiehouse
Around Burdiehouse, our work takes us to commercial buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Burdiehouse includes Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Diagnose, treat, sign off
Our CSCS-carded applicators arrive with the sealants, primers and backing rod the job calls for. Joint faces are cleaned back to sound, dry surfaces, primer goes on where the manufacturer specifies it, and the sealant is tooled off neatly. For premises in Burdiehouse, tell us about access times, shared entrances and any building rules, so the work can be phased and areas kept in use.
- We start with the drawings, specification and programme.
- Quantities are measured and a fixed price returned.
- We agree with the site team which areas come first.
- Plots or floors are sealed as they’re handed over.
- Every joint is cleaned, set to depth and sealed with the specified product.
- Snags are cleared and the package signed off with our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Arrange parking or a loading space
- Move anything stored against the joints
- Point out any areas we must not close
Ask for a quote
Let us know the site, the scope and your timescale, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email.
Advice
After the work
To get the most from the new sealant:
- Don’t schedule sealing before decorators and flooring are done
- Record the products used in the O&M file
- Plan external elevations with the weather in mind
- Flag uneven or tapered frame gaps early
Expect some settlement in the first months. Flexible sealants in the right joints handle normal movement. We can advise if a joint needs a different product.
Sealing outside when the joint is damp or too cold leads to poor adhesion. Waiting for a dry joint and the right temperature is better than redoing work so external sequencing builds in some flexibility.
What affects the price in Burdiehouse
A fixed quote reflects the actual work. It allows for:
- Any access equipment needed
- Phasing around occupants
- The product specified
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
The work involved drives the cost: removing old material, preparing the joints, the product, the access and how the work is phased. Call for a quote and we’ll explain how it’s made up.
What to include in your enquiry
Whether it’s one area or a whole building, these details speed things up:
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Your programme or deadline
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
If there’s a specification, drawings or a tender package, send it with your enquiry, and we’ll price against exactly what is specified. Smaller jobs need nothing more than photos and a few notes.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
The visible bead is only part of the job. Correct depth, the right primer and a sealant matched to the movement are where general trades tend to cut corners.
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. Where it goes wrong is preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.
Burdiehouse: questions and answers
Do you cover business parks and estates near Burdiehouse, such as Eldin Industrial Estate?
Yes, sites like Eldin Industrial Estate are within our area, along with the rest of Burdiehouse. Photos and a short description are enough for a first look.
Can you work around term dates at a campus such as University of Edinburgh Bioquarter?
Yes. We plan campus work around teaching, exams and residence turnarounds. We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, and paperwork such as RAMS is confirmed with the quote.
Is the mastic package guaranteed?
It’s backed by our 12-month guarantee on the workmanship. Keeping other trades off finished joints prevents most problems.
What do you charge?
That depends on the job: the volume of work, the access, the specified product and how it’s phased. Call for a quote and we’ll price it properly.
Does the weather affect the work?
For external joints, yes. The joint has to be dry and within the product’s temperature range, so frost, rain or cold mornings can delay outside work. Inside work is seldom held up.
Can the building stay open while you work?
Yes, as long as we plan it. Tell us your site hours and access windows and we’ll plan around them.
What joints do you seal on a new build?
External and internal frame perimeters, caulking where it’s specified, sanitary silicone, kitchen joints and snagging before handover. The scope follows your specification.