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Baberton Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant in Baberton from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Baberton can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Remedial sealant in Baberton
Not every leak is a sealant leak. Cracked trays, leaking wastes and faulty valves often look like a sealant problem. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. If you have leaks that keep coming back after resealing and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can put it right, on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints alike.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Baberton (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Baberton
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. It generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a tenement in Baberton, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Quotes for remedial sealant in Baberton
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If someone has resealed it before
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Why it’s worth doing now in Baberton
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Baberton, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- You choose the colour before work begins
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
What remedial sealant looks like in Baberton
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. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Baberton is about 4 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH14 postcode area, we cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses. Baberton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for remedial sealant.
Every address in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is covered for remedial sealant. Local streets include Ashcroft Lane, Alcorn Square and Muirend Avenue, and we cover them all. Baberton sits on or near the A70. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Wester Hailes (1 mile north), Clovenstone (1 mile east), Juniper Green (1 mile south), The Calders (1 mile north-west) and Sighthill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Baberton
Around Baberton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Juniper Green Parish Church and Merchiston Castle School. Baberton has its own railway station: Wester Hailes station. Well-known places in the area include War Poets Collection (0.9 miles north) and Craigcrook Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Baberton include The New Leaf Co-op and Torphin Hill.
FAQs for Baberton
Could a leaking bath seal in my Baberton flat reach the neighbours 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. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
Do you cover Baberton for remedial sealant?
Yes, Baberton is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. There’s normally a reason: sealant over sealant, movement or another leak, so we find that first.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Deal with small splits early
- Check trays and worktops do not move
Give the new sealant its full cure time: follow the cure time we give you.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
Do you need remedial sealant in Baberton?
Joint depth matters. A bead bonded on three sides, or laid too thick, can’t flex, so it tears when the joint moves. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
Homes close to Wester Hailes Baptist Church include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Is VAT in the price?
- What preparation is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it