Aberdeen · Scotland
Aberdeen Remedial Sealant
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Aberdeen? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
Remedial sealant in Aberdeen, done properly
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all need stripping out. Typical jobs include over-sealed joints coming away and smears and lumps from a botched reseal, across shrunken worktop sealant, failed movement joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
Aberdeen is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
Surface by surface
Worktops & kitchens
A loose worktop splits its sealant. It needs fixing down first, and we will tell you if we find it.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead will not scrub out. The sealant is cut out completely, the joint treated with a mould remover and dried ahead of a new anti-fungal bead.
Why it’s worth doing now in Aberdeen
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. By comparison, sorting the joint is quick. For landlords in Aberdeen, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
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What sealant work can’t fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
What affects the quote in Aberdeen
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
- The size of the job
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- A few pictures by email, if you can
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Aberdeen
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Aberdeen leak into the flat below?
Yes, it can. In a tenement, water that gets past failed sealant or cracked grout can run under the bath or tray and through to the ceiling below, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
Do you work in hotels near Aberdeen?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
How long does remedial resealing take?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You will have a timescale before any work begins.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Aberdeen?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. We cut out all the layers and clean off the film, before resealing with a single bead.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a tenement in Aberdeen, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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What remedial sealant looks like in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aberdeen Grammar School, 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. For an older house near a landmark such as Rutherford Church And Church Hall, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Letting a property close to Aberdeen station? Then a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Aberdeen is in Scotland. Every kind of property in Aberdeen is covered for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 63 towns and villages across Aberdeen, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of AB21, AB24, AB15 and AB12 is covered for remedial sealant. You will find streets such as Skene Square, Rosemount Square and Cattofield Square, all of which we cover. You’ll find Aberdeen on the A92 and A93, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. Other places close to Aberdeen include Rosemount (1 mile south), Berryden (1 mile north-east), Cornhill (1 mile north-west), Midstocket (1 mile south-west) and Queen's Cross (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Dyce (4 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south), Cults (3 miles south-west), Cove Bay (4 miles south), Bucksburn (3 miles north-west) and Peterculter (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, that means homes and buildings near Gilcomstoun Primary School, North East of Scotland Music School and Victoria Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Library (1 mile north-east) and Triple Kirks pub (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Marischal Museum (1 mile east) and Bon Accord Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Aberdeen includes Gallows Hill and Rubislaw Quarry.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Run the fan after every shower
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.