Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Craigcrook, Edinburgh
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Craigcrook, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Craigcrook homes and their sealant
Craigcrook is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Mary Erskine School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Rented homes near South Gyle station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Craigcrook is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Craigcrook or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
Work in EH4 and EH12 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Loch Road, March Road and Main Street or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Craigcrook is on the A90, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. Other places close to Craigcrook include Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-west), Blackhall (1 mile east), Silverknowes (1 mile north), Drylaw (1 mile north-east) and Ravelston (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Craigcrook
We work in homes and buildings around Gabrielle Keiller Library, St George's School and Saughton Park. The closest station to Craigcrook is South Gyle station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Craigcrook Castle (under half a mile south) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we handle remedial sealant in Craigcrook
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out before the joint can be done properly. If you have black mould underneath the bead and torn expansion joints, we can help.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around Craigcrook, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Craigcrook (EH4, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for remedial sealant
We don’t publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. For a tenement in Craigcrook, 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Common questions in Craigcrook
Could a leaking bath seal in my Craigcrook 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 you work for landlords with property near South Gyle station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you come to Craigcrook?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, and that includes Craigcrook.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Leave it or put it right?
A failed seal rarely means a new bathroom. If the bath, tray and tiles are sound, remedial resealing normally puts it right. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. Private landlords in Craigcrook must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Craigcrook
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Full insurance on every job
- Over 20 years’ experience
Different surfaces, different methods
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, including the smears and film on surrounding tiles. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned before backing and resealing.
Landlord and commercial work in Craigcrook
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Craigcrook
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Torn expansion joints
If you live in an older home near St Columba's Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- What product goes in the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
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DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.