Edinburgh · Scotland
North Leith Bathroom Resealing
We cover North Leith for bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
About our bathroom resealing in North Leith
Mr Mastic has more than 20 years’ experience of sealant work, and our applicators reseal bathrooms and kitchens across North Leith. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and the work comes with a 12-month guarantee. Common call-outs are for a joint torn by a bath that flexes and water getting behind the bath panel, across baths, shower trays & enclosures and sinks & splashbacks.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around North Leith, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- North Leith (EH6, EH7, EH5)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
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. All told, the work takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In North Leith, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
- Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, usually around 24 hours.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
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Questions from North Leith
Could a leaking bath seal in my North Leith flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you take on hotel work around North Leith?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes. Next to the sink we use a food-safe product where it’s needed.
How long will the resealing take?
It depends on how many joints there are and how much old sealant has to come out. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes, by replacing the sealant. Cleaning products may lighten it, but the lasting fix is new anti-fungal silicone on a clean, treated joint. Airing the room well helps stop it returning.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Why deal with it now?
You do not need a new bathroom because the sealant looks bad. A new bead often brings the whole room back, provided the bath, tray and tiles are in good order. If we find a deeper problem, you will hear it from us. For landlords in North Leith, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in North Leith
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
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When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath or tray that moves because it isn’t properly supported
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that is regrouting)
- Loose or hollow tiles, or failed tanking behind them
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Nearby places to North Leith
More services for North Leith
Bathroom resealing around North Leith
North Leith 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. North Leith has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Schools such as Leith School of Art are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
North Leith is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH6, our applicators can take on bathroom resealing. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and North Leith is one of them.
Work in EH6, EH7 and EH5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to North Leith include Bonnington (1 mile south), Timber Bush (1 mile east), Victoria Park (1 mile west), Leith (1 mile north-east) and Newhaven (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south), Queensferry (8 miles west) and Burgh Muir (3 miles south).
Near you in North Leith
In North Leith, that means homes and buildings near McDonald Road Library, Taylor Gardens and The Annfield Bar and the streets around them. Also close by are Leith Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and London Street Primary School (1.1 miles south). The closest station to North Leith is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Ocean Terminal (within half a mile north) and Leith Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Open a window or run the fan so the room dries
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
Mould needs damp, so keep the room aired. Run the extractor fan during and after a shower, so the bead dries out between uses.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Left alone, it soaks into the floor, the wall behind the tiles or the ceiling below. Resealing early stops it.
Common problems we fix in North Leith
The wrong product fails fast. Decorators’ caulk and all-purpose sealants are not made for constant wetting, so they crack, discolour or grow mould quickly. A bathroom joint needs anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
Homes close to Leith Baptist Church include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Before booking anyone
- What the cure time is
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How the colour is chosen