Midlothian · Scotland
Edgehead Remedial Sealant
We cover Edgehead for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- A second bead peeling off the first
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Remedial sealant in Edgehead
Remedial jobs in Edgehead generally fall into a few patterns: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. Each is stripped back and done again properly. If you’re dealing with caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area and black mould underneath the bead, we can put it right.
For a place like Edgehead, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Edgehead (EH37)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out for a typical job. Outdoor work around Edgehead depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors is not affected.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead won’t scrub out. The sealant is cut out completely, the joint treated with a mould remover and dried ahead of a new anti-fungal bead.
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
FAQs for Edgehead
Do you work for landlords with property near Newtongrange station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Edgehead in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Edgehead is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How long before the joint can be used?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Run the fan after every shower
- Never seal over old silicone
Do not let anyone seal over it later. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Edgehead and across Midlothian. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured.
For anyone letting property in or around Edgehead, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Edgehead
Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out. 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.
Homes close to Cranston Parish Church include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. For landlords with property near Newtongrange station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newbattle 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.
Edgehead is about 3 miles south-east of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Edgehead gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. 33 places in Midlothian are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, roughly 9 miles from Edgehead.
All of EH37 is covered for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Edgehead Road, The Loan and Elizabeth Dickson Gardens, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include D'Arcy (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile west), Easthouses (2 miles west), Newtongrange (2 miles west) and Gowkshill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (4 miles west), Penicuik (9 miles west), Loanhead (6 miles west), Gorebridge (3 miles south-west), Shawfair (5 miles north-west) and Danderhall (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Edgehead
Edgehead’s nearest station is Newtongrange station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Midlothian Community Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Cousland Smiddy (2.1 miles north).