Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Mayfield, Edinburgh
Problem with your floor joints in Mayfield? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
How the job changes by surface
Wet room and bathroom floors
Bathroom floor edges get wet at every clean. A neat silicone joint keeps it out.
Tiled floors
When grout cracks along a straight line, the floor is telling you it needs to move. We rake out that line and seal it.
How we handle floor joint sealing in Mayfield
Good floor joints come down to the right product and clean, prepared edges. Old caulk, grout or failed sealant comes out first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. If you have open joints that fill with dirt and concrete floor joints that have broken down, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a Scottish city, commercial floors have movement joints and thresholds that wear under traffic. In Mayfield, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Mayfield (EH9, EH16, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Inside a flat in Mayfield, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Joints and finishes in Mayfield homes
Floors around Edinburgh run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they do not all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Schools such as Royal Blind School are buildings too, and entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Mayfield is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Mayfield is covered for floor joint sealing. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Mayfield is one of them.
We work across the EH9, EH16 and EH8 postcode area for floor joint sealing. If you need floor joint sealing at a property on Lady Road, Lygon Road and Granby Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Mayfield is on the A7, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for floor joint sealing include Prestonfield (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north-west), Cameron Toll (1 mile south-east), St Leonard's (1 mile north) and Burgh Muir (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north) and Comely Bank (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Mayfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Peffermill Playing Fields, Leslie's Bar and National Museums Scotland Library. You will also find Sciennes Primary School (0.7 miles north-west), Duddingston Kirk (1 mile north-east) and St Margaret's School (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Mayfield is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Craigmillar Castle (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
FAQs for Mayfield
Do you cover Mayfield for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Mayfield is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Mayfield?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Mayfield
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
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For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Why act early in Mayfield
Not every floor joint takes the same sealant: skirting and tiled floors need flexibility, wet areas need water resistance and concrete needs a product suited to wheels. Getting that choice wrong is a common reason joints fail. For landlords in Mayfield, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Mayfield customers choose us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We never seal over old sealant
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What we are called out for in Mayfield
When a tiled floor has no movement joints, the grout takes the strain. You will see a crack running along the grout, where a flexible joint should have been.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
Community buildings like Craigmillar Park Church are part of the picture too: joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Before you book anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How hidden problems are handled
- How long the guarantee is
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.