Dundee · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Drumsturdy
Remedial sealant across Drumsturdy and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Beads that never stuck properly
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: usually around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Mould trapped under over-sealed joints spreads unseen. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
How we handle remedial sealant in Drumsturdy
Decorators’ caulk in a shower, bathroom silicone on a window, a rigid filler in a movement joint fails however neatly it’s applied. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are leaks that keep coming back after resealing and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Drumsturdy work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Drumsturdy (DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Drumsturdy
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone does not bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
The most common problems we see are:
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
If you live in an older home near Newbigging Parish Church And War Memorial, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
What your quote should include
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Drumsturdy and across Dundee. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
FAQs for Drumsturdy
Will you come out to Drumsturdy?
Yes. Drumsturdy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Monifieth station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes, with care. We cut and lift the old sealant with tools suited to the surface, then clean off the residue. We point out any damage that is already there.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. If a joint has been filled with mortar or rigid filler, we rake it out where possible, and reseal with a flexible product.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Drumsturdy homes and their sealant
Drumsturdy is within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Schools such as Monifieth High School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Rented homes near Monifieth station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Drumsturdy is about 2 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Drumsturdy can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee. Our Dundee page covers work nearby (6 miles or so).
Work in DD5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Kingennie (1 mile north-west), Newbigging (1 mile north-east), Wellbank (1 mile north-west), Bucklerheads (2 miles west) and Monikie (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (6 miles south-west), Stobswell (5 miles south-west), Blackness (7 miles south-west), Logie (7 miles south-west), St Marys (7 miles west) and Downfield (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Drumsturdy
The closest station to Drumsturdy is Monifieth station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (3.2 miles south) and Ashludie Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds.
Why deal with it now?
Ripping out a bathroom is not usually needed. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. In a place like Drumsturdy, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Drumsturdy customers choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- One-year guarantee on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, depending on the amount of work. Outdoor work around Drumsturdy depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
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When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Where the joints are the problem, every bead is stripped and resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, tray edges and screen profiles included.