Edinburgh · Scotland
Burghmuirhead Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Burghmuirhead and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Torn expansion joints
Remedial sealant in Burghmuirhead, done properly
A joint that keeps failing generally has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that isn’t fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will beat any new bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We work on failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and botched or over-sealed joints, and people most often call us about black mould underneath the bead and gaps opening along the back of the worktop.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Burghmuirhead (EH10, EH11, EH9)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Burghmuirhead
Joints that move need sealant that can stretch. A bath that flexes, a tray that rocks or a building joint that opens and closes split any bead that is too stiff or too thin.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Torn expansion joints
Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Burghmuirhead questions
Do you work in hotels near Burghmuirhead?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haymarket station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you remove sealant that’s been put over old sealant?
Yes. Both layers come out; over-sealing fails because silicone will not bond to silicone.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. Residue is removed with a product suited to the surface rather than scraped hard, so the new sealant bonds cleanly.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes, usually. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Burghmuirhead and the rest of Edinburgh.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
That’s why we look for the cause first. If we find the leak is elsewhere, we tell you before going further.
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Surface by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is usually part of the cause. We’ll reseal and tell you if extraction looks to be the issue.
Worktops & kitchens
A loose worktop splits its sealant. It needs fixing down first, and we will tell you if we find it.
How we quote for remedial sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Remedial sealant in Burghmuirhead: local notes
Burghmuirhead 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.
Homes close to North Morningside Church include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. If you look after a building such as Iain Tomlin School of Music, 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.
Burghmuirhead is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Burghmuirhead to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Burghmuirhead is one of them.
Work in EH10, EH11 and EH9 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Canaan Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Holy Corner (1 mile north), Church Hill (1 mile south), Greenhill (1 mile north-east), Merchiston (1 mile north) and Bruntsfield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Burghmuirhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Cuthbert's Church, Craiglockhart Primary School and Bruntsfield Links. Nearby too are Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile north), National Museums Scotland Library (1.2 miles north-east) and Golf Tavern (0.5 miles north-east). Burghmuirhead’s nearest station is Haymarket station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Waverley Mall (1.5 miles north-east) and Bruntsfield Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Blackford Hill.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a tenement in Burghmuirhead, 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.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.