Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Chesser, Edinburgh
Remedial sealant across Chesser and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Chesser
With more than 20 years’ experience, our applicators have seen most of the ways sealant can fail. We’re fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, shrunken worktop sealant and expansion joints, and people most often call us about beads that never stuck properly and gaps opening along the back of the worktop.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath, and that is as true in Chesser as anywhere in the city.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Clean sealant with mild products only
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start.
Warning signs: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Chesser and across Edinburgh. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
For anyone letting property in or around Chesser, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Common problems we fix in Chesser
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
People generally contact us after spotting one of these:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Balgreen Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- How the colour is chosen
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
What happens if it’s left?
It’s easy to scratch acrylic, enamel or an uPVC frame cutting out old sealant, and any film left behind stops new sealant sticking. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Chesser
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Colour agreed with you before we start
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
FAQs for Chesser
Do you take on hotel work around Chesser?
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.
Could a leaking bath seal in my Chesser flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We cut and lift the old sealant with tools suited to the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before we start.
How long does remedial resealing take?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You will have a timescale before any work begins.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Both layers come out; over-sealing fails because silicone won’t bond to silicone.
What affects the quote in Chesser
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. In a city area like Chesser, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- The joint is cleaned, treated for mould and left to dry.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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What else we do in Chesser
Chesser homes and their sealant
Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Stenhouse Saughton Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. For landlords with property near Slateford station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need remedial sealant in Chesser, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Chesser included. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Work in EH14, EH11 and EH12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chesser
We work in homes and buildings around Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Merchiston Castle School. You’ll also find Saughton Park (less than half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Chesser itself: Slateford station. Other landmarks nearby include Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.