Edinburgh · Scotland
Ratho Commercial Sealant
Sealant work for offices, hotels, washrooms and commercial buildings in Ratho, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Too many rooms to reseal without closing the building
- Mouldy bathrooms flagged at a tenancy check
- Black, stained silicone in guest bathrooms
How we handle commercial sealant in Ratho
Landlords and agents with several properties can have bathrooms and kitchens resealed between tenancies. Several addresses can be quoted together to keep things simple. Typical jobs include worktop sealant that has shrunk and stained and leaks from showers into rooms or ceilings below, on hotel bathrooms, retail & leisure sites and rental portfolios.
In a smaller place like Ratho, commercial jobs are more likely to be a hotel, guest house, school, surgery or community hall than an office block. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Ratho (EH28)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ratho
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ratho
Before an inspection, audit or busy season, sealant is easy to overlook. Planning the work ahead means rooms are finished and cured in time, without a last-minute rush. Around Ratho, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Ratho clients choose us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Your questions about commercial sealant in Ratho
Is Ratho within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. 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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Gateway station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Does commercial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Every job, domestic or commercial, carries our 12-month guarantee.
How long do rooms need to be out of use?
It depends on the product, but around 24 hours is typical. We tell your team the cure time for every area.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you start early or work out of hours?
Often, yes. Tell us your opening hours and quiet times, and we will see what can be arranged.
Different surfaces, different methods
Hotel bathrooms
Hotel showers and baths get used and cleaned every day, so we use anti-fungal sanitary silicone and finish joints smooth for easy cleaning.
Retail & leisure sites
Gym and leisure changing rooms take heavy use and plenty of water, so anti-fungal sanitary silicone is the product we use.
Common problems we fix in Ratho
Commercial buildings settle and move with temperature, and stud walls move more than solid ones. Joints between different materials take the strain and eventually tear.
The most common problems we see are:
- Shower leaks reaching the floor below
- Failed floor-level joints in accessible wet rooms
- Tired sealant in let properties
- Washroom sealant that looks dirty however often it’s cleaned
Community buildings like Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well are part of the picture too: any kitchen and washrooms need the same sealant care as any other building.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What commercial sealant looks like in Ratho
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, so landlords with several properties often need sealant work across them all. Ratho has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Gateway station, we can quote for one property or a whole portfolio of rentals.
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Ratho is covered for commercial sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Ratho is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for commercial sealant. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 7 miles from Ratho.
Here we cover the EH28 postcode area for commercial sealant. Whether your property is on Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Ratho, we cover Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Around Ratho
The closest station to Ratho is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of rooms. Somewhere like Ratho may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We agree a programme with you: which rooms, in what order, at what times.
- Tell us what paperwork your site needs, and we confirm what we can supply before we start.
- In each room, the old bead comes out and the joint is cleaned and treated.
- We reseal with the right product for each joint.
- Each finished area is checked with you and given a cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Related advice
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Cracked trays or baths rather than failed joints
- Extraction that isn’t working, which needs an electrician or ventilation contractor
- Tiles coming off the wall
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Hotel bathrooms
- Welfare facilities
- Retail & leisure sites
- Student & care accommodation
- Rental portfolios
- Office washrooms & kitchens