Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Inverleith, Edinburgh
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for Inverleith, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
Floor joint sealing in Inverleith, done properly
Floors move, and the joint where they meet a wall, skirting, threshold or another floor has to move with them. Skirting-to-floor gaps, tiled floor joints and concrete joints are all sealed. We work on concrete floor joints, skirting boards and commercial floors, and the jobs we see most are failed joint filler in concrete floors and caulk that has cracked where the floor moves.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Inverleith (EH5, EH3, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Large cracks that need a surveyor
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Why act early in Inverleith
Floor joints left open collect dirt that’s hard to clean out. A neat sealed joint is easier to clean and finishes the floor. 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.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Inverleith customers choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Floor joint sealing around Inverleith
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Across Edinburgh, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early. For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Inverleith is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Inverleith get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Inverleith is one of them.
We work across EH5, EH3 and EH4 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Clark Road and Wardie Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Inverleith: Goldenacre (1 mile north-east), Warriston (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Boswall (1 mile north) and Comely Bank (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Inverleith
In Inverleith, that means homes and buildings near Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, Stockbridge public library and Trinity Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are King George V Park (0.8 miles south-east) and London Street Primary School (1.1 miles south-east). Inverleith’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Waverley Mall (1.3 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Inverleith include Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Inverleith
Decorators’ caulk is often used along skirting because it’s cheap and paintable. In a joint that moves or gets wet, it splits so the gap reappears.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
Community buildings like Inverleith Parish Church are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience the applicator has
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether you can choose the colour
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
- Keep floor cleaning water to a minimum at the edges
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
Silicone sealant isn’t made to take paint. If the joint will be painted, tell us beforehand so we use a paintable sealant.
Open skirting gaps let in draughts, dust and sometimes insects. Sealing it keeps the room tidier.
FAQs for Inverleith
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is floor joint sealing in Inverleith guaranteed?
All our work, in Inverleith and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Caulk cannot cope with movement or water. Floor edges move through the year, so a flexible sealant suits them better.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
Often, yes. Straight cracks in grout often show where a movement joint was needed. We rake out that line and seal it with flexible sealant.
What we do, step by step
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Inside a flat in Inverleith, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- The joint is vacuumed clean and backing fitted where needed.
- We apply the sealant in a colour that suits the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.