Greenside construction mastic
Looking for construction mastic in Greenside? It’s simple: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed.
- Existing joints on a refurb that need cutting out and resealing
- A long mastic snag list close to completion
- Perimeter gaps outside the sealant’s range
Construction mastic for Greenside sites
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
When to bring in a specialist
Putting right a botched joint often costs more than sealing it well at the start, because the whole bead must be removed and the faces cleaned back again. That’s why many clients bring in a specialist from the beginning.
Certain joints really need a specialist: fire-rated seals that must follow a tested detail, trafficked floor joints and external movement joints among them. A poor seal in places like these tends to cost more to put right later.
How we handle construction mastic in Greenside
A typical mastic package covers more than window perimeters: external door and window perimeters, internal decorators’ caulk where specified, sanitary joints in bathrooms and washrooms, kitchen worktops and splashbacks, and snagging before handover. Splitting those between trades often leaves gaps in responsibility and gives you a consistent finish across the job. If you’re dealing with snag items on joints that need redoing before handover and internal caulk splitting as the building dries out, we can put it right, whatever the surface. A single leaking joint is often how a building in Greenside first comes to us: we look at the rest while we’re there and tell you what we find.
Around Greenside, city construction ranges from new offices, student housing and flats to the refurbishment of traditional stone buildings. Work comes under Scotland’s own building standards, and our job is to seal to the specification.
Guaranteed is the last step of every job. You get a 12-month guarantee on our workmanship, and we explain exactly what that covers when we quote.
- Where
- Greenside (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
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Owners, agents and contractors
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.
Building owners and managing agents use us on sealant work across single buildings or whole portfolios around Greenside. Several sites can go on one quote, so there’s one set of paperwork to deal with.
When it isn’t the sealant
We seal joints; we don’t mend everything behind them. Sealant alone won’t deal with:
- Joints damaged after sign-off by following trades
- Approving fire stopping as compliant
- Defective windows, doors or glazing units (the supplier or installer’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick and block movement joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Cladding and panel joints
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
- Internal decorators’ caulk
Common questions from Greenside clients
Is hospital work, at somewhere like Western General Hospital (Edinburgh), something you do?
Yes, hospitals are one of the sectors we cover. We follow the site’s permits, sign-in and infection-control procedures in every area.
Our building in Greenside is near the coast: does that change the sealant?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. That puts more weight on product choice, primers where the manufacturer specifies them, and correct joint sizing.
What if there’s asbestos in the old mastic?
The duty to manage asbestos sits with the building’s dutyholder, so for older buildings we ask for the asbestos register first. Work pauses if suspect material is found, until it has been tested.
Is the mastic package guaranteed?
Our workmanship carries a 12-month guarantee from sign-off. The guarantee covers our work, not later damage by other trades.
Can fire-rated sealing at service penetrations be included?
Fire-rated sealing at service penetrations and linear gaps can be included where specified. Record requirements are confirmed at quote stage.
Does weather affect external mastic work?
External mastic depends on conditions: the joint needs to be dry and within the product’s temperature range. External work is sequenced with some flexibility.
Will you quote for a small job?
Small jobs are welcome alongside larger packages. Send details for a fixed quote.
Contractors’ notes for Greenside
With the shore within about 2 miles, Greenside counts as a coastal location. Schemes this close to the sea see their facade joints tested by wind and rain from the day they’re sealed, so we check the specified product suits the exposure before the first bead. Greenside is in the east of Scotland, which is drier than the west. Frost and condensation on frames and panels can still hold up external mastic on winter mornings. We agree external dates with the site team and keep internal work ready.
For contractors on a campus like University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus (0.5 miles south of Greenside), facade and perimeter sealing has to fit around students and term dates. When a college such as Royal College of General Practitioners Edinburgh (0.6 miles west of Greenside) builds or refurbishes, the mastic package normally has to fit around students and staff. For a contractor at a hotel such as Regent House Hotel (under half a mile west of Greenside), the mastic often has to be finished before a reopening date.
Greenside is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH7, it works the same way: details in, fixed quote out, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. We work across 174 places in Edinburgh, large and small.
We take on mastic packages across the EH7, EH1 and EH3 postcode area. If your site is on York Lane, Meuse Lane and High Street or close by, send details and we’ll quote for mastic packages. Main routes into Greenside include the A900, useful when we plan access and materials. We also cover Broughton (1 mile north-west), Gayfield (1 mile north), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile south). A short drive away, we cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Greenside ranks among the main centres of Edinburgh, with offices, shops, schools and other public and commercial buildings.
Local landmarks in Greenside
In Greenside, that means premises near King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and The Playfair pub, among other places. Also close by are Old Royal High School (under half a mile south-east) and Mannafields Christian School (0.6 miles north-east). Greenside has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. A little further out are St. James Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Victorian Pharmacy Museum (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Greenside include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
What affects the price in Greenside
Sealant work doesn’t have a standard rate, since sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- How accessible the joints are
- Working within restricted access windows
- Joint width, depth and condition
Access often affects the price as much as the sealing: joints within easy reach take less time than ones that need access equipment. Tell us how the joints are reached and call for a quote.
Before you send an enquiry
We can often quote from photographs and a few details. It helps to include:
- Any specification or named product
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and a fixed quote will follow. The easiest way is to call 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
On site: what to expect
Working in a building that stays open takes some planning. The work area is signed and kept contained, keep walkways clear and work section by section so the rest of the building stays in use. City jobs in Greenside normally need parking and loading planned. Tenement closes, shared stairs and factor approvals may also be involved.
- We price from the drawings, specification and programme you send.
- We return a fixed quote that ties the mastic package to your programme.
- You tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we confirm it with the quote.
- We seal each plot or floor as it’s released to us.
- Every joint is prepared, set to depth and sealed with the specified product.
- We close out snagging and hand over with a 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Agree which areas must stay open
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
- Move anything stored against the joints
Quotes
For a fixed quote, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos, telling us the site location and the nature of the job. Our quote form is another easy route.
Advice
Surface by surface
Snagging before handover
Snagging is often the final mastic stage. We can work through the snag list area by area, cutting out damaged joints and resealing them properly.
External facade and movement joints
Many facade substrates need a primer before sealing. We prime where the manufacturer specifies.