Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Edinburgh
We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh for remedial sealant, with old sealant always removed and a one-year guarantee on every job., done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in Edinburgh
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and call or email us for a quick quote.
Biggest towns in Edinburgh
More services in Edinburgh
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Window & door mastic
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Regrouting
- Floor & skirting joints
- External & façade joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
Postcodes in Edinburgh
How remedial sealant works in Edinburgh
A joint that keeps failing generally has a reason. Movement, the wrong product or a leak from somewhere else will beat any new bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. We are often asked to deal with movement joints that have split or pulled away and caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints.
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out in most cases.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
How we quote
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Old sealant always removed completely
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Local landmarks in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, that means homes and buildings near Signet Library, Bennets Bar and St Cuthbert's Church. You will also find Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (under half a mile east), Tollcross Primary School (less than half a mile south), Bruntsfield Links (within half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (under half a mile south). Edinburgh’s nearest station is Haymarket station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Fire (less than half a mile north-east) and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Where we work in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, remedial sealant takes in flats, houses, rentals and businesses, from Leith, Bonnington and Greenside to the quieter places in between. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
We work across all of Scotland, from the cities to the islands, and Edinburgh is part of that. Journeys are planned ahead, and outside jobs are booked around the forecast. Coastal guest houses and holiday lets in Edinburgh can see heavy use in busy months, which is hard on sealant and grout.
Edinburgh: In the older streets around St Cuthbert's Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as Tollcross Primary School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A tray or bath that is cracked
Different surfaces, different methods
Worktops & kitchens
Old kitchen sealant pulls back from the wall over time. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal colour-matched to the worktop.
Movement & expansion joints
Bonding on three sides is a common reason movement joints tear. Backing stops that, letting the sealant flex between the two faces.
Common problems we fix in Edinburgh
Products get mixed up: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
The most common problems we see are:
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
How we quote for remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
Why deal with it now?
Another bead over the top will not fix a failed joint. It does not grip the old layer, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Questions from Edinburgh
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
How long does the work take?
That depends on how many layers there are and how many joints. You’ll have a timescale before any work begins.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. We will take all the sealant out, look for why it failed and reseal it properly.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Edinburgh?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Every town and village in Edinburgh
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- Baberton
- Balerno
- Balgreen
- Barnton
- Beechmount
- Bellevue
- Bingham
- Blackford
- Blackhall
- Bonaly
- Bonnington
- Boswall
- Braepark
- Bridge End
- Broomhouse
- Broughton
- Brunstane
- Bruntsfield
- Buccleuch
- Buckstone
- Bughtlin
- Burdiehouse
- Burgh Muir
- Burghmuirhead
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- Caiystane
- Cameron Toll
- Cammo
- Canongate
- Canonmills
- Carrick Knowe
- Chesser
- Church Hill
- Clermiston
- Clovenstone
- Colinton
- Colinton Mains
- Comely Bank
- Comiston
- Corstorphine
- Craigcrook
- Craigentinny
- Craigleith
- Craigmillar
- Craigour
- Cramond
- Crewe Toll
- Currie
- Curriehill
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- Gayfield
- Gilmerton
- Glenbrook
- Gogar
- Goldenacre
- Gorgie
- Gracemount
- Granton
- Greenbank
- Greendykes
- Greenhill
- Greenside
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- Magdalene
- Marchmont
- Maybury
- Mayfield
- Meadowbank
- Merchiston
- Moredun
- Morningside
- Mortonhall
- Mountcastle
- Muirhouse
- Murrayfield
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- Saughton
- Saughtonhall
- Sciennes
- Seafield
- Shandon
- Sighthill
- Silverknowes
- Silvermills
- Slateford
- South Gyle
- South Portobello
- Southhouse
- St Leonard's
- Stenhouse
- Stockbridge
- Swanston