Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Mortonhall, Edinburgh
We cover Mortonhall for bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
Bathroom resealing in Mortonhall
A shower joint gets soaked every day. Tray edges, screen profiles and wet room joints all rely on silicone to stay watertight. Each gets a bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone, tooled smooth so water runs off instead of sitting in a ridge. We work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & upstands and shower trays & enclosures, and people most often call us about leaking joints on a shower screen and a joint torn by a bath that flexes.
In and around a place like Mortonhall, homes range from older stone-built properties to newer houses. Where a building moves, cracked grout and split sealant are normally the first signs.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Mortonhall (EH16, EH10, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Bathroom resealing around Mortonhall
Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
If you let a flat or house near Slateford station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Mortonhall is about 1 mile west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. If you need bathroom resealing in Mortonhall, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Mortonhall included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Mortonhall is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of the EH16, EH10 and EH17 postcode area for bathroom resealing and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Frogston Road East, Mortonhall Park Avenue and Backlee and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Mortonhall: Alnwickhill (1 mile east), Howden Hall (1 mile east), Kaimes (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile east) and Southhouse (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mortonhall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Liberton Parish Church and Inch Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cockburn Geological Museum (1.4 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Mortonhall
Dealing with sealant early is a short job: it takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. Left until water gets through, the job can grow to lifting panels, drying out and decorating. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Water coming from the plumbing rather than the joint
- A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
- Water getting in through the grout rather than the sealant
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
Common problems we fix in Mortonhall
Not every tube in the shop is meant for a shower. Acrylic caulk and general-purpose sealants aren’t designed for a joint that is wet every day, so they crack, discolour or grow mould quickly. A bathroom joint needs anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Black spots spreading through the bead
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
For an older house near a landmark such as Fairmilehead Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How much experience the applicator has
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We cover the area around the joints we’re working on.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Common questions in Mortonhall
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover smaller places like Mortonhall?
Yes, Mortonhall is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is white the only colour available?
White, clear and a range of colours are available. On a worktop we colour-match where the joint shows.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
After around 24 hours in most cases. We will tell you the cure time for the product we used.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Check the joints every few months for splits or lifting
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
Do not stand bottles along the bead, as they hold water against it. A quick squeegee after showering helps the joint dry.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Over time that water reaches floors, walls and ceilings. Early resealing closes the gap before damage is done.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in Mortonhall
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- The size of the job
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.