Aberdeen · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Ferryhill
Remedial sealant across Ferryhill and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
How we handle remedial sealant in Ferryhill
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, taking care not to scratch the surfaces around it. New sealant only bonds to a clean, dry joint. If you’re dealing with mould trapped under a layer of silicone and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles, we can help.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. 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, and that is as true in Ferryhill as anywhere in the city.
You are 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.
- Location
- Ferryhill (AB11, AB10, AB12)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need remedial sealant in Ferryhill
All sealant wears out eventually. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould, faster where ventilation is poor. At that point it has to come out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Managing a site like Ferryhill Primary School? Then 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.
What your quote should include
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Why act early in Ferryhill
Hidden water does the most damage: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Ferryhill, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Ferryhill customers choose us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Ferryhill
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- The product the joint needs
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 will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please send an email to 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.
Also in Ferryhill
Ferryhill homes and their sealant
Ferryhill is within about 2 miles 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. Aberdeen, the Granite City, has plenty of granite tenements, and in a tenement, a failed seal can reach the flat below.
For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Ferryhill is about 1 mile south-east of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Jobs in Ferryhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 63 towns and villages across Aberdeen, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the AB11, AB10 and AB12 postcode area for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Raik Road, Gairn Road and Crown Lane. Ferryhill is on the A956, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. If you’re just outside Ferryhill, we cover Queen's Cross (1 mile north-west), Broomhill (1 mile south-west), Rosemount (1 mile north-west), Kaimhill (1 mile south-west) and Kincorth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Portlethen (5 miles south), Cults (3 miles south-west), Donside Village (3 miles north), Danestone (3 miles north) and Mastrick (3 miles north-west). Ferryhill is one of the larger places we cover in Aberdeen.
What’s near Ferryhill
We work in homes and buildings around North East of Scotland Music School, Library and 10 Bon-accord Square pub, among other places. Nearby too are St Margaret's School for Girls (0.6 miles north-west) and Duthie Park (less than half a mile south). Ferryhill’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Union Square Aberdeen (0.6 miles north-east) and Aberdeen Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Ferryhill includes Gallows Hill and Upper Lake.
Ferryhill: your questions answered
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Ferryhill leak into the flat below?
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 you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. There’s generally a reason: sealant over sealant, movement or another leak, and we deal with the cause first.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
What if resealing will not fix my leak?
We will tell you. A cracked tray, faulty valve or leaking waste needs a different trade, and we won’t reseal for the sake of it.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out for a typical job. In a city area like Ferryhill, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
Don’t keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, or the next bead will go the same way.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints