Edinburgh · Scotland
South Portobello Bathroom Resealing
Bathroom resealing across South Portobello and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
Leave it or put it right?
Leaving a split or mouldy bead only stores up trouble. Water that gets behind a bath soaks into the floor, the panel and sometimes the ceiling below, and that is a far bigger job than a reseal. Private landlords in South Portobello must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Over 20 years’ experience
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Bathroom resealing in South Portobello
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. Mouldy silicone makes even a new bathroom look neglected, and a clean white or clear joint fixes it quickly. Just as important, it closes the gaps water would otherwise get through. We work on basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & upstands and baths, and the jobs we see most are a reseal done over the top of the old bead and mouldy sealant that has gone black.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath, and that is as true in South Portobello as anywhere in the city.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What bathroom resealing looks like in South Portobello
South Portobello is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
In the older streets around St John the Evangelist RC Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in South Portobello is covered for bathroom resealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Here we cover the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode area for bathroom resealing. Whether your property is on Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in South Portobello
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. Inside a flat in South Portobello, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Your questions about bathroom resealing in South Portobello
Could a leaking bath seal in my South Portobello 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.
I let a flat near Brunstane station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What colours of sealant can you use?
White and clear are the most common choices, and other colours are available to suit tiles, trays and worktops. Tell us what you’d like when you get in touch.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover South Portobello and the rest of Edinburgh.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
Usually after around 24 hours. We’ll tell you the cure time for the product we used.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes. Mould inside the bead rarely cleans out for good, so the bead comes out, the joint is treated and new anti-fungal silicone goes in.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Common problems we fix in South Portobello
Baths and trays move. An acrylic bath flexes under load, and a tray that isn’t fully bedded can rock. That movement works at the bead until it splits or peels away.
Look out for any of the following:
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
If you look after a building such as Portobello High School, 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.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
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When it is not the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A bath or tray that moves because it is not properly supported
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- A leaking waste, trap or valve
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Basins & vanity units
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Baths
Different surfaces, different methods
Wet rooms
Wet rooms rely on sound joints at floor and wall junctions. They’re resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, working on the surface joints, not the tanking or drainage.
Baths
Baths move more than any other fitting, so it’s filled with water before the bead goes on. The joint is then laid with the bath at its lowest point and isn’t torn the first time it’s used.