Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Firrhill
Specialist remedial sealant for Firrhill: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Never seal over old silicone
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.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.
Remedial sealant in Firrhill, done properly
Getting old sealant out properly is slow, careful work. We cut out every layer, clear the residue and degrease the surfaces, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. Only then can new sealant bond. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, expansion joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted and beads that never stuck properly.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Firrhill (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What we are called out for in Firrhill
Water from somewhere else can ruin a good seal. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, and the sealant lifts or goes mouldy from underneath.
The most common problems we see are:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
Managing a site like Firrhill High School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
- How much experience the applicator has
- When the joint can take water or movement
Other services in Firrhill
Bathrooms and kitchens in Firrhill
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
If you let a flat or house near Slateford station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. In the older streets around St Johns Colinton Mains Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Firrhill is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Firrhill is covered for remedial sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Firrhill among them.
Work in EH13, EH10 and EH14 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Elliot Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Colinton Mains (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile south-west), Oxgangs (1 mile south-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
What’s near Firrhill
We work in homes and buildings around Cross Keys Tavern, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park, among other places. Firrhill’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Firrhill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
How we quote for remedial sealant
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
FAQs for Firrhill
I’m in a tenement in Firrhill. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes, with our 12-month guarantee. If we have pointed out another problem, getting it fixed helps the new joint last.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Wrong-coloured or messy mastic can be replaced for appearance too, in a colour that suits the frame.
Worktops & kitchens
If a worktop moves when you lean on it, the sealant will keep splitting. That needs refixing before resealing, which we will point out.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a tenement in Firrhill, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.