Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Magdalene
Baths, showers and worktops in Magdalene need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
How we handle bathroom resealing in Magdalene
A bead that has gone black, split or come away shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and we will send you a clear quote before any work starts. If you have failed sealant on the screen profile and a reseal done over the top of the old bead, we can help, on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and baths alike.
Magdalene is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Magdalene (EH15, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for bathroom resealing
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Landlord and commercial work in Magdalene
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Nearby places to Magdalene
What else we do in Magdalene
Common problems we fix in Magdalene
Baths and trays move. Acrylic in particular gives slightly under the weight of water and a person, and a tray that isn’t fully bedded can rock. Over time the joint tears or pulls away from the tile.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
For landlords with property near Brunstane station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How the job changes by surface
Sinks & splashbacks
Where a splashback meets the worktop, there’s a joint that catches every splash. We renew it in clear, white or a matched colour.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
The joint between worktop and wall takes splashes, crumbs and cleaning sprays. We seal them in a colour that suits the worktop, so the line doesn’t stand out.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Magdalene, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We cover the area around the joints we are working on.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Magdalene homes and their sealant
Magdalene is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
If you look after a building such as Portobello High School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Magdalene is about 2 miles west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Magdalene can book us for bathroom resealing. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Magdalene is one of them.
Here we cover the EH15 and EH16 postcode area for bathroom resealing. That includes homes and businesses on Hope Lane, Milton Road and Durham Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A6106, Magdalene is easy for our applicators to reach. Other places close to Magdalene include South Portobello (1 mile north), Bingham (1 mile south-west), Niddrie Mains (1 mile south-west), Brunstane (1 mile north-east) and Niddrie (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Magdalene
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.6 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
FAQs for Magdalene
Do you work in hotels near Magdalene?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Magdalene leak into the flat below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you come to Magdalene?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s generally around 24 hours. Using it sooner can damage the bead.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- Water coming from the plumbing rather than the joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures