Comely Bank construction mastic
We carry out mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects in Comely Bank and the surrounding area. Send photos or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Cracks opening in caulked internal joints
- Different trades sealing to different standards
- Sanitary sealant damaged by following trades
Need construction mastic in Comely Bank?
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
Construction mastic for commercial buildings in Comely Bank
Mastic Doctor has been a subcontractor on construction projects for over 20 years. Quantities come off the drawings, the sequence is agreed with the site manager and the work follows the trades. For construction mastic on a scheme in Comely Bank, send drawings through our quote form, or phone or email us to talk it through. Site teams most often ask us about external joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing and cracks opening in caulked internal joints, across brick and block movement joints, sanitary and kitchen joints and floor and skirting junctions. Sealant contractors, mastic applicators, sealant specialists: whatever the job title on the order, the work in Comely Bank is the same: the right product in a properly prepared joint.
Sandstone and, in Aberdeen, granite buildings need care when new windows or panels are sealed against them: the right primer, a neutral-cure sealant and a colour that blends.
We stand behind the joints we seal with a 12-month guarantee. That covers our preparation and application, and if something we did falls short, we return to it.
- Location
- Comely Bank (EH4, EH3, EH2)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
How a job runs
A typical day starts with protection: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. The work itself typically takes anything from a day of snagging to several weeks of plot-by-plot sealing on a phased scheme, and our waste is bagged and taken away as we go. University, hospital and office estates in Scotland’s cities have their own permits, inductions and sign-in rules. Pass on the site’s contractor rules when you get in touch.
- First we look at the scope on site or from drawings.
- You receive a fixed quote covering scope, products and sequence.
- Site paperwork is confirmed and our CSCS-carded applicators are inducted.
- We seal plot by plot or floor by floor in line with the programme.
- Any frame gaps or issues outside our scope are flagged to the site team.
- The package is closed out, snags cleared and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Warn occupants and staff about the work
- Tell us which areas need to stay in use
- Make sure the joints can be reached
Request a quote
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, phone 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Related advice
Keeping the joints sound
For the best life from the joints:
- Keep scrapers and abrasive pads off new beads
- Share drawings and the specification as soon as possible
- Keep finished joints away from paint, plaster and scrapers
- Flag uneven or tapered frame gaps early
Once an area is sealed, protect it from following trades. New beads should be left to cure before cleaning or decorating nearby; we confirm the time for each product.
Snag items left to the last week put handover at risk. Clearing snags area by area spreads the work out and keeps handover on track.
New build and refits around Comely Bank
Comely Bank sits close to the coast, within about 2 miles. On a coastal site, facade and perimeter joints face driven rain and, closer to the beach, salt, which puts weight on correct joint sizing, priming and a sealant suited to the exposure. The area within 2 miles of Comely Bank holds a good number of hotels. Hotel refurbishments often run to tight programmes between busy periods, and perimeter and sanitary sealant has to keep up.
On a campus such as University of Edinburgh - Lauriston Campus, 1.2 miles south-east of Comely Bank, new teaching buildings and residences are normally built and refurbished around the academic year. Extensions at sites like Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) (to the north-west of Comely Bank) typically sit beside working departments, and the mastic follows strict access rules.
Comely Bank is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Any commercial site in Comely Bank is covered, for single jobs and planned programmes alike. We work across 174 places in Edinburgh.
Postcode districts covered here: EH4, EH3 and EH2. Buildings on Circus Lane, Belford Road and Orchard Road are within our area. Sites close to Comely Bank are covered too, including Stockbridge (1 mile east), Craigleith (1 mile north-west), Dean Village (1 mile south), Silvermills (1 mile east) and Inverleith (1 mile north). Nearby towns on our patch include Queensferry (7 miles west), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Comely Bank
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to Stewart's Melville College, Tollcross Primary School and Stockbridge public library and the streets around them. Nearby too are Princes Street Gardens (0.8 miles south-east), Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen (under half a mile east) and St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles south-east). The closest station to Comely Bank is Haymarket station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of the Grand Lodge of Scotland (0.8 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. Where it goes wrong is preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
Certain joints really need a specialist: for instance fire-rated seals that must match a tested detail, trafficked floor joints and external movement joints. A poor seal in places like these tends to cost more to put right later.
For managing agents and facilities managers
Agents, factors and owners’ representatives all follow the same route: send the details, accept a fixed quote, and we carry out and guarantee the work. Keys, access and contacts can be agreed in advance.
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we will confirm with the quote.
Questions we are asked in Comely Bank
Do you cover business parks and estates near Comely Bank, such as Craigleith Retail Park?
Yes, sites like Craigleith Retail Park are within our area, along with the rest of Comely Bank. A few photos and the unit address let us price the work.
How do tenement owners in Comely Bank get shared-part mastic done?
In most tenements, the owners agree shared repairs, and many use a property factor to arrange them. We can quote to the factor or to the owners, for a single close or a whole block.
Is the mastic package guaranteed?
Our workmanship carries a 12-month guarantee from sign-off. Damage by others after we have finished isn’t covered.
How long will the new sealant last?
There isn’t a single answer, since movement, weather, cleaning and use all affect it. Regular inspection is the best way to catch problems early.
How do you choose the sealant?
The specification comes first, if there is one. Without one, the joint decides: its movement, its surfaces and what it has to cope with.
Will you stick to the specified products?
We use the product the specification names. If we think an alternative would suit better, we put it to you first.
Can you fit around our programme?
Working to your programme, we seal each area as it’s handed over. The sequence is agreed with the site manager at the start and adjusted as things change.
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Common problems we fix in Comely Bank
Dust is the enemy of adhesion on a construction site. Dust, film adhesive, damp and grease on the joint faces prevent a proper bond so faces get cleaned, and primer goes on wherever the maker specifies, even on new work.
It’s worth sending us details if you spot any of the following:
- Frame perimeters left unsealed or poorly sealed
- A long mastic snag list close to completion
- Failed sealant in an existing building being refurbished
- Internal caulk splitting as the building dries out
When units on a site such as Craigleith Retail Park (to the west of Comely Bank) are refurbished or reclad, the panel joints and window perimeters are part of the mastic package.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Whether their applicators hold CSCS cards
- Whether primer will be used where the manufacturer specifies it
- Their approach to joint depth and backing
Why act early in Comely Bank
Getting the mastic contractor involved early pays off. We can check joint widths, flag frames with gaps that won’t seal and confirm products against the specification. Called in at the end, the same issues surface during handover. In a Scottish city, access often needs scaffold, permits or factor approval, so deal with all failing joints while access is up.
Cost follows what’s involved: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a quote and we will explain how it’s made up.
Why clients in Comely Bank choose us
- Standard and matched colours in many product ranges
- CHAS accredited
- Failed material removed, not covered up
- Matching to RAL references, product permitting
Take a look at our cost guide or how we’re accredited.