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Mastic man in EH15
Our applicators cover all of the EH15 postcode district, including South Portobello, Mountcastle and Niddrie Mains. Old sealant is always cut out completely, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in EH15
- South Portobello
- Mountcastle
- Niddrie Mains
- Bingham
- Brunstane
- Magdalene
- Joppa
- Eastfield
- Greendykes
- Niddrie
- Piershill
- Northfield
- Willowbrae
- Shawfair
- Craigentinny
- The Wisp
- Craigmillar
- Seafield
- Newcraighall
- Duddingston
Services in EH15
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Regrouting
- Fire-rated sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- External & façade joints
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Bathroom resealing across EH15: what to expect
A bead that has gone black, split or come away is worth sorting before it lets water through. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a photo of the joints, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts. We work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & upstands and sinks & splashbacks, and common reasons people get in touch are mouldy sealant that has gone black and gaps between the worktop and the wall.
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included from start to finish.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
How we quote
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Around South Portobello
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abercorn Park, St John the Evangelist RC Church and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Portobello High School (less than half a mile west) and Portobello Library (under half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Bathrooms and kitchens across EH15
Our bathroom resealing work across EH15 covers homes, rentals and businesses, in South Portobello, Greendykes and Mountcastle and well beyond. Wherever the job is, all the old material comes out before anything new goes in.
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, but outside joints take plenty of weather everywhere. That shapes the choice of sealant for jobs across EH15. Coastal guest houses and holiday lets in EH15 can see heavy use in busy months, which is hard on sealant and grout, and the weather is hard on the outside too.
South Portobello: If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for. Managing a site like Portobello High School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in EH15
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The product the joint needs
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Landlords, agents and businesses in EH15
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
Landlords and letting agents in EH15 can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Loose or hollow tiles, or failed tanking behind them
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
Do not stand bottles along the bead, because they trap water against the silicone. Squeegeeing the walls and tray after use keeps water from sitting on the joint.
Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out, and nearby grout often goes the same way. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.
Surface by surface
Basins & vanity units
Basin joints are short and close to eye level: so we keep the line tidy and even, finished in a colour that suits the basin.
Shower trays & enclosures
The vertical joint where a screen profile meets the wall is a common leak point. We reseal it along with the base of the enclosure, sealing the side the enclosure’s instructions call for.
Your questions about bathroom resealing in EH15
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in EH15?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No, and it’s one of the main reasons reseals fail. We cut out all of the old sealant, clean the joint and start again.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
Silicone is touch-dry quite quickly, but it takes longer to cure. Leave it around 24 hours before it gets wet, or follow the cure time we give you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long will the resealing take?
It depends on how many joints there are and how much old sealant has to come out. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.