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Mastic man in EH16
Bathroom resealing, window mastic and commercial sealant work across EH16, from Greendykes, Kaimes and Niddrie. Clear quotes before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Areas within EH16
- Greendykes
- Kaimes
- Niddrie
- Howden Hall
- Liberton
- Cameron Toll
- Alnwickhill
- Prestonfield
- Inch
- The Wisp
- Craigmillar
- Mortonhall
- Bridge End
- Newington
- Burgh Muir
- Southhouse
- Mayfield
- Gilmerton
- Gracemount
- Niddrie Mains
- Ellen's Glen
- Burdiehouse
- Ferniehill
- Bingham
- Fernieside
- St Leonard's
- Moredun
- Craigour
- Blackford
- Little France
- Magdalene
- Buckstone
- Duddingston
Our services across EH16
- Regrouting
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- External & façade joints
- Floor & skirting joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Window & door mastic
- Fire-rated sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- See all services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Bathroom resealing across EH16: what to expect
A bead that has gone black, split or come away shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts. Common call-outs are for failed sealant on the screen profile and water getting behind the bath panel, across kitchen worktops & upstands, basins & vanity units and baths.
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- The joint is left to dry, and baths are filled with water first.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, normally after around 24 hours.
Pricing in EH16
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Local landmarks in Greendykes
Around Greendykes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Robin Chapel, Portobello Library and Castlebrae Community High School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Duddingston Kirk (1.2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle Park (0.8 miles west). The closest station to Greendykes is Brunstane station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Morita Museum of Fine Art (1.8 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Greendykes includes Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Where we work in EH16
EH16 has homes of every age, old and new, with plenty of rented property in places like Newington, Burgh Muir and Southhouse. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, but outside joints take plenty of weather everywhere, while generally soft water means less limescale indoors but no less mould. That shapes the choice of sealant for jobs across EH16. EH16 includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Joints on seaward walls tend to fail first.
Greendykes: If you live in an older home near Robin Chapel, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Castlebrae Community High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaving a split or mouldy bead only stores up trouble. Water that gets behind a bath soaks into the floor, the panel and sometimes the ceiling below, and that’s a far bigger job than a reseal.
Comparing quotes
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
Quotes for bathroom resealing in EH16
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The address or postcode of the job
For bathroom resealing in EH16, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What sealant work cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Failed grout lines across the wall
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
Landlord and commercial work in EH16
Landlords and agents in EH16 can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Give the silicone its full cure time
- Dry worktop joints after washing up
- Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
Check the sealant now and then. Small splits and lifting ends are easy to catch early, and if anything looks wrong, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Sealant is a maintenance item, like the paint on a window frame, and replacing it when it fails protects the rest of the room.
EH16: your questions answered
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, and we are fully insured.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.