Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Drylaw, Edinburgh
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Drylaw, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
How we handle remedial sealant in Drylaw
Remedial jobs in Drylaw normally fall into a few patterns: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. Each is stripped back and done again properly. We’re often asked to deal with products that weren’t meant for the joint and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface, across leaking tray & enclosure joints, expansion joints and failed movement joints.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside suburban houses and modern blocks. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Drylaw (EH4, EH5)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Leave it or put it right?
Spraying mould remover on a sealed-over joint does not reach what’s underneath. The layers have to come out, and the joint treated and dried before resealing. Private landlords in Drylaw 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 the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
Why us?
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Do not point over movement joints
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Clean sealant with mild products only
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Drylaw questions
Could a leaking bath seal in my Drylaw flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you work in hotels near Drylaw?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Stripping layered sealant takes longer than a normal reseal, but it’s the only way the new joint will last.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
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Quotes for remedial sealant in Drylaw
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not solve:
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Drylaw
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Parking in city streets around Drylaw can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Remedial sealant around Drylaw
Drylaw is within about 1 mile of 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. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. If you look after a building such as Craigroyston Community High School, 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. For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Drylaw is about 2 miles west of Stockbridge, in Edinburgh. For remedial sealant in and around Drylaw, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Drylaw included. Drylaw is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH4 and EH5 is covered for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Mottram Road, Telford Road and Drylaw Avenue. With the A902 close by, Drylaw is easy for our applicators to reach for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Drylaw: Blackhall (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile east) and West Pilton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Pilrig (3 miles east) and North Leith (3 miles east).
Near you in Drylaw
We work in homes and buildings around Stewart's Melville College and Gabrielle Keiller Library. For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Western General Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Drylaw includes Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.