Mastic contractors in Corstorphine
Need construction mastic in Corstorphine? It’s simple: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed.
- Bath and shower joints scraped during the final clean
- Early adhesion failures on new external joints
- Inconsistent sealant finishes from plot to plot
Construction mastic for Corstorphine sites
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Construction mastic for commercial buildings in Corstorphine
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 Corstorphine, send drawings through our quote form, or phone or email us to talk it through. We work on floor and skirting junctions, cladding and panel joints and window and door perimeters, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are existing joints on a refurb that need cutting out and resealing and different trades sealing to different standards. A single leaking joint is often how a building in Corstorphine first comes to us: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Where new frames meet sandstone or granite in a Scottish city, the sealant has to suit the stone: neutral-cure products that won’t mark the masonry, primed where the maker says, in a colour that sits with it.
Work we carry out in Edinburgh comes with a 12-month guarantee. Should something we installed fail, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings and we will come back to it.
- Where
- Corstorphine (EH12, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Our process
Our CSCS-carded applicators arrive with the sealants, primers and backing rod the job calls for. Any old material is cut back to clean, sound faces, the manufacturer’s primer is applied where it’s called for, and the sealant is tooled off neatly. University, hospital and office estates in Scotland’s cities have their own permits, inductions and sign-in rules. Tell us the rules and we will work to them.
- Drawings, the sealant specification and your programme come to us for pricing.
- We return a fixed quote that ties the mastic package to your programme.
- Any site paperwork you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) is confirmed with the quote.
- Areas are sealed plot by plot or floor by floor as the trades hand them over.
- Every joint is prepared, set to depth and sealed with the specified product.
- Snags are cleared before handover and completed areas carry our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Confirm the product named in the specification
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
Quotes
The quickest route to a quote is a few photos and the site postcode. Send them through the quote form, or give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email us to discuss it first.
Advice
Looking after the joints
Once the work is signed off, a little attention goes a long way:
- Brief the final clean team to avoid blades near sealant
- Use the product the specification names
- Release areas for mastic once other trades have finished in them
- Protect sealed areas from following trades
Brief the sparkle clean so they don’t scrape the new joints. Blades and abrasive pads are the commonest cause of damage at the final clean.
A missed perimeter seal on one window can wet the reveal and the plaster inside. On a new building that means remedial work after decorating. Checking perimeters before internal finishes go on avoids it.
How the quote is worked out
These are the things that shape the price:
- Induction, permit and paperwork requirements
- How much there is to seal
- How accessible the joints are
- Joint width, depth and condition
No two sites price the same: joint size, product, access and site hours all play a part. Send the details and a fixed figure follows.
Details that help us quote
To price the job accurately, we need to understand the site. Send us:
- What the building is and how it’s used
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- Drawings or a marked-up plan, if available
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. To take the first step, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
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Should maintenance staff do it?
Site maintenance staff can often handle a short internal joint. The usual problems come from preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.
Using site staff can make sense for a small touch-up, but larger jobs are different: a specialist works through quantities efficiently, leaves a consistent finish and backs it with a 12-month guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Corstorphine
Wide, tapered or inconsistent gaps around frames are a common problem. Sealant has a range of joint widths it can cope with, so gaps outside that range need sorting by the installer first. Better to raise it at the start than seal a joint that’s bound to fail.
What tends to prompt an enquiry:
- Bath and shower joints scraped during the final clean
- Mastic snags holding up handover
- New external sealant already peeling away
- Frame perimeters left unsealed or poorly sealed
Further education sites such as Edinburgh College - Sighthill Campus (to the south of Corstorphine) are extended and refurbished from time to time, with mastic often programmed into the summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- Is depth set with backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints?
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
- Do they follow the manufacturer’s priming guidance?
- Who will actually carry out the work
Construction mastic around Corstorphine: what changes locally
Corstorphine sits close to the coast, within about 3 miles. Schemes this close to the sea see their facade joints tested by wind and rain from the day they’re sealed, so joint design, primers and product choice deserve extra care. There are a good number of hotels within about 2 miles of Corstorphine. Hotel extensions and refits normally have to fit around bookings, so mastic dates are tight.
Building work at universities like Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus (to the south of Corstorphine) is often timed for the summer, mastic included. New wings at hospitals like Spire Murrayfield Hospital, 0.8 miles east of Corstorphine, bring long runs of window and panel joints to seal.
Corstorphine is about 3 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. We cover Corstorphine, and jobs here get the same fixed quote and 12-month guarantee as anywhere else. 174 places across Edinburgh fall within our area, Corstorphine among them.
We cover the EH12 and EH4 postcode districts for mastic packages. For a building on Manse Road, Gordon Road and Station Road or nearby, we can quote for mastic packages. We also cover Wester Broom (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile south-east), South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Drumbrae (1 mile north) and Clermiston (1 mile north) for mastic packages. Bigger towns within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Corstorphine
Around Corstorphine, our work takes us to commercial buildings near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park. Corstorphine’s nearest station is South Gyle station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Corstorphine
It helps to bring the mastic subcontractor in before the package is urgent. Early involvement means gaps, products and access are sorted before the programme bites rather than at the snagging stage. Leave it late and they turn up on the snag list. In Corstorphine, as across Scotland, rain finds any gap, and failed external joints let it into stone walls and around frames. Resealing promptly protects the stone and the interior.
Quantities, awkward access and phased working all shape the price. So do site requirements such as inductions and permits, along with the time of year for external work.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in Corstorphine
- A fixed quote before work starts
- Health and safety: CHAS accredited
- Our applicators hold CSCS cards
- Matching to RAL references, product permitting
Corstorphine: questions and answers
How do tenement owners in Corstorphine get shared-part mastic done?
Typically through the property factor, once the owners have agreed. We are happy to deal with the factor directly.
Does a coastal location like Corstorphine affect which sealant is used?
It can. Coastal exposure works external joints harder than inland weather. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
How do you deal with asbestos in old sealant?
Asbestos is possible in some older mastics, particularly in buildings from before 2000. Before we disturb old sealant in an older building, we ask to see the asbestos register or survey, and if asbestos is suspected, work stops until it’s tested. We don’t remove asbestos-containing materials.
When can you be on site?
Give us your site hours and any access windows in your enquiry, and we will plan around them. You can reach the office between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Is any job too small?
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.
Can weather delay the job?
For external joints, yes. The joint has to be dry and within the product’s temperature range, so damp, frosty or very cold days can stop external work. Internal work is rarely affected.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Our insurance certificate can be sent alongside the quote.