Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor Joint Sealing in Dumbiedykes
Floor joints in Dumbiedykes need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Dumbiedykes
A threshold joint has to cope with feet, movement and sometimes water. We seal them with a flexible sealant suited to the floor finishes either side so the joint stays neat. We work on wet room & bathroom floors, thresholds and commercial floors, and common reasons people get in touch are skirting caulk that keeps splitting and tiled floors with no room to move.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Dumbiedykes, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Dumbiedykes (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Floor joint sealing around Dumbiedykes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Floors around Edinburgh run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they don’t all move the same way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant.
Dumbiedykes is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH8 postcode area, our applicators can take on floor joint sealing. Dumbiedykes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
We work across the EH8, EH1 and EH7 postcode area for floor joint sealing. Local streets include High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road. Other places close to Dumbiedykes include Holyrood (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile north), Buccleuch (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile west) and Greenside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Near you in Dumbiedykes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Cuthbert's Church, The World's End pub and Holyrood Park. Other local landmarks include Scottish Poetry Library (within half a mile north), London Street Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Trinnean's School (0.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Dumbiedykes is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Deaconess Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
Different surfaces, different methods
Commercial floors
Shops, offices, warehouses and units all have floor joints that need sealing. The sealant is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
Thresholds
Threshold joints get a lot of feet, so we choose a hard-wearing, flexible product.
What else we do in Dumbiedykes
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Ask before painting over a sealed joint
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
- Don’t fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
Lift furniture rather than sliding it over sealed joints. Dragging can tear the bead especially in the first few days.
A tiled floor that cracks along a line will keep cracking until it can move. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
FAQs for Dumbiedykes
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is floor joint sealing in Dumbiedykes guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
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.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Floors shrink and settle, especially in the first year or two and through the heating season opens the gap. Rigid fillers split, so we use a flexible sealant.
How long before the joint can take traffic?
We give you a cure time for each joint. Feet are generally fine first, then mopping, then heavy wheels in most cases.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Parking in city streets around Dumbiedykes can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We start by looking at the floor, the gap and the traffic, then choose the product.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Skirting boards
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
Do you need floor joint sealing in Dumbiedykes?
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons. In winter, with the heating on, timber dries and gaps open, then close again in damper months.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old Royal High School, floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Are they insured?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
How we quote for floor joint sealing
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For floor joint sealing in Dumbiedykes, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.