Midlothian · Scotland

Commercial & hotel sealant in Silverburn, Midlothian

Our applicators work in Silverburn on sealant work for offices, hotels, washrooms and commercial buildings. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.

  • Too many rooms to reseal without closing the building
  • Failed floor-level joints in accessible wet rooms
  • Silicone laid over old silicone by a previous contractor

Need commercial sealant in Silverburn?

Commercial sealant in Silverburn

In showers and washrooms we use anti-fungal sanitary silicone, with a food-safe sealant by kitchen sinks where needed. We use sealants from Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit each joint. We work on rental portfolios, hotel bathrooms and welfare facilities, and common reasons people get in touch are water marks on ceilings under bathrooms and black, stained silicone in guest bathrooms.

In a smaller place like Silverburn, 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.

Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Silverburn and across Midlothian.

Location
Silverburn (EH26)
Wider area
Midlothian
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
A clear price before work begins
Email
info@mrmastic.co.uk
Page updated
26 October 2026
Mr Mastic applicator sealing the vertical joint between a glass shower screen and tiled wall

How it works

Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours per room, so whole buildings are phased and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Silverburn 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.

  1. We start with a site walk to agree the rooms and the timing.
  2. Every area is sheeted and the old silicone stripped out.
  3. We clean the joints, treat any mould and let them dry.
  4. New sealant suited to each area is applied and tooled.
  5. Rooms are checked and returned with a cure time so staff know when to use them.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking rules near the property
  • Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
  • Clear the area around the work

Getting a quote

Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.

Get a price

Related advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Silverburn

Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.

We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.

What affects the quote in Silverburn

For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:

  • Whether the work is at height
  • Working hours on commercial sites
  • Whether there’s mould to deal with
  • The number of rooms or windows

No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.

Helping us quote

When you call or email, it’s useful to know:

  • A few pictures by email, if you can
  • What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
  • Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
  • If someone has resealed it before

We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.

Commercial buildings in Silverburn

In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, so landlords with several properties often need sealant work across them all.

Managing a site like Penicuik High School? Then busy washrooms and kitchens can be resealed in phases so they stay open.

Silverburn is about 2 miles west of Penicuik, in Midlothian. From the centre of Silverburn to the outskirts, we cover commercial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Silverburn is one of 33 places in Midlothian we cover for commercial sealant. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 8 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here for commercial sealant: EH26. Commercial sealant is available to properties on Biggar Road and Hopelands Road. If you’re just outside Silverburn, we cover Penicuik (2 miles east), Howgate (3 miles south-east), Milton Bridge (3 miles north-east), Bonaly (5 miles north) and Torphin (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (7 miles north-east), Dalkeith (9 miles north-east), Loanhead (6 miles north-east), Gorebridge (9 miles east), Newtongrange (9 miles east) and Mayfield (10 miles east).

Around Silverburn

Nearby you’ll also find Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (2.1 miles east) and Brunston Castle (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Scald Law.

Map of Silverburn © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Silverburn

Do you cover smaller places like Silverburn?

Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.

Is commercial sealant in Silverburn guaranteed?

Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.

Can I choose the sealant colour?

We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.

Do you remove the old sealant?

Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.

How much does commercial sealant cost in Silverburn?

Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.

Are you an approved applicator?

Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.

Do I have to be there?

We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.

Can you send RAMS and insurance details for our site?

Tell us what paperwork your site needs, such as method statements, risk assessments or insurance details, and we’ll confirm what we can provide when we quote.

Keeping the joints in good condition

Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:

  • Encourage users to squeegee shower walls
  • Keep a record of which rooms were resealed and when
  • Schedule work around occupancy
  • Tell cleaning staff when each room can be used

Include sealant in routine room inspections. Checking joints alongside other room checks catches failures before they leak.

It’s easier to plan a programme than to react to failures. Rooms can be scheduled around occupancy and staff, rather than closed at short notice.

Do you need commercial sealant in Silverburn?

Internal washrooms and en suites without a window rely entirely on extraction, so if the fan is weak, steam lingers and the sealant stays damp. Mould then takes hold in the silicone.

It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:

  • Whole floors of tired en suites
  • Rental bathrooms that need resealing between tenants
  • Tired sealant ahead of a health and safety audit
  • Worktop sealant that has shrunk and stained

Around Silverburn, as everywhere, commercial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.

Questions to ask before you book

  • How the colour is chosen
  • What product goes in the joint
  • Whether they seal over old material or remove it
  • What the cure time is

Our hiring checklist

Leave it or put it right?

Refitting a washroom is a big, disruptive project. When the fittings are sound, renewing the sealant brings it back with far less upheaval. If something else is wrong, we’ll say so. Around Silverburn, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.

Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.

Why choose Mr Mastic in Silverburn

  • Full insurance on every job
  • More than 20 years in sealant work
  • White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
  • ARBOMaster approved applicator

See how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.

When something else is needed

We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • A broken extractor fan behind the mould problem
  • Water damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler or builder
  • Assessing what fire stopping a building needs

If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.

Joints and surfaces we work on

  • Rental portfolios
  • Welfare facilities
  • Student & care accommodation
  • Hotel bathrooms
  • Retail & leisure sites
  • Office washrooms & kitchens
20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job