Edinburgh · Scotland
Commercial & hotel sealant in Southhouse, Edinburgh
Professional commercial sealant in and around Southhouse, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Failed joints in office kitchens and tea points
- Black, stained silicone in guest bathrooms
- Tired sealant in let properties
Leave it or put it right?
Sealant work is quick by the room: the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of rooms. After that, each area needs its cure time before use, so the programme is planned around cure times. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Southhouse
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Commercial sealant in Southhouse
Student halls, care homes and supported housing have many similar bathrooms. We agree a programme and work through them in order, working around residents and staff routines. Common call-outs are for washrooms that need sorting before an inspection and shower leaks reaching the floor below, across retail & leisure sites, welfare facilities and hotel bathrooms.
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. In Southhouse, as anywhere, fire-rated sealant goes in to the product’s tested details and washroom sealant is chosen to cope with heavy use.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Location
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Assessing what fire stopping a building needs
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Poor ventilation that keeps bringing mould back
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Office washrooms & kitchens
- Student & care accommodation
- Welfare facilities
- Retail & leisure sites
- Rental portfolios
- Hotel bathrooms
How the job changes by surface
Student & care accommodation
In care settings, we agree the order and timings with staff, and staff are told when each bathroom can be used.
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.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for a single washroom, longer for a whole building, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Southhouse, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we visit and agree the scope, the sequence and the working hours.
- Each area is protected and the old sealant cut out completely.
- We clean the joints, treat any mould and let them dry.
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes into wet areas, with suitable sealants elsewhere.
- We check every room and give its cure time for housekeeping.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What we’re called out for in Southhouse
Quick fixes come back quickly. New silicone over old, joints that weren’t dried, or an unsuitable product means the joint fails again soon.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Tired sealant ahead of a health and safety audit
- Whole floors of tired en suites
- Sealant failing again soon after quick repairs
- Tired sealant in let properties
Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then sealant in washrooms, kitchens and changing areas can be renewed around term times or opening hours.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What product goes in the joint
What affects the cost of commercial sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many areas need sealing
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Your questions about commercial sealant in Southhouse
Do you cover Southhouse for commercial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Southhouse is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
How much does commercial sealant cost in Southhouse?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
How long do rooms need to be out of use?
It depends on the product, but around 24 hours is typical. Housekeeping get the cure time for each room.
Is commercial work guaranteed?
Yes. We give a 12-month guarantee on every job and are fully insured.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Places near Southhouse
What else we do in Southhouse
Commercial buildings in Southhouse
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, and keeping sealant sound across a portfolio is part of that.
Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then sealant work can be quoted for a single flat or a whole portfolio.
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Southhouse to the outskirts, we cover commercial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Every address in EH17 and EH16 is covered for commercial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for commercial sealant include Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Southhouse
In Southhouse, that means homes and buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southhouse include Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.