Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Ferniehill, Edinburgh
Remedial sealant in Ferniehill from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
About our remedial sealant in Ferniehill
With more than 20 years’ experience, our applicators have seen most of the ways sealant can fail. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and remedial work carries our 12-month guarantee. Typical jobs include gaps opening along the back of the worktop and repeat leaks from the same joint, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and failed movement joints.
Ferniehill is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, which is hard on sealant and grout.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Ferniehill
Water from somewhere else can ruin a good seal. A leaking valve, a failed waste or cracked grout feeds water behind the bead, so the silicone goes mouldy or lets go.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Torn expansion joints
If you let a flat or house near Shawfair station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What insurance they hold
- How long to leave it before use
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What the job involves on each surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead won’t scrub out. All of it comes out, and the joint is treated and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, matched to the frame colour.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Ferniehill, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Ferniehill
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Inside a flat in Ferniehill, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- The joint is cleaned, treated for mould and left to dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Getting 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.
Advice
Remedial sealant around Ferniehill
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
Managing a site like Liberton High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Ferniehill or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Ferniehill is one of them.
All of EH17, EH16 and EH22 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. With the A772 close by, Ferniehill is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ferniehill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park, among other places. The closest station to Ferniehill is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ferniehill include Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What sealant work can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Ferniehill questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
I’m in a tenement in Ferniehill. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
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. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Ferniehill?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Keep the room well ventilated
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.