Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Gilmerton, Perth and Kinross
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Gilmerton, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
Remedial sealant in Gilmerton
The wrong product in the wrong joint fails however neatly it’s applied. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. If you’re dealing with a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed and beads that never stuck properly, we can help, on shrunken worktop sealant, mouldy bath & shower sealant and botched or over-sealed joints alike.
For a place like Gilmerton, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Gilmerton (PH7)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What remedial sealant looks like in Gilmerton
Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
Around Gilmerton, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it. For an older house near a landmark such as Gilmerton Church House, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Gilmerton is about 14 miles west of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. Whether you are in the middle of Gilmerton or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Gilmerton is one of 107 places in Perth and Kinross where we work. Our Dundee page covers work nearby (32 miles or so).
We cover every part of the PH7 postcode area for remedial sealant and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Grahame Terrace and Perth Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Gilmerton include Crieff (2 miles south-west), St David's (4 miles south-east), Muthill (4 miles south), Madderty (4 miles south-east) and Tullibardine (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Perth (14 miles east), Auchterarder (8 miles south-east), Letham (13 miles east), Tulloch (13 miles east), Oakbank (13 miles east) and Hillyland (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gilmerton
Well-known places in the area include Crieff and Strathearn Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Castle Cluggy (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Loch Monzievaird.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Different surfaces, different methods
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, including the smears and film on surrounding tiles. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out.
FAQs for Gilmerton
Is remedial sealant in Gilmerton guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do remedial sealant in Gilmerton?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Gilmerton is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Do you fix expansion and movement joints?
Yes. If a joint has been filled with mortar or rigid filler, we rake it out where possible, then the joint is sealed properly.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
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.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we’re fully insured too.
Why deal with it now?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. In an older home around Gilmerton, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Full insurance on every job
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Towns and villages near Gilmerton
Other services in Gilmerton
When it is not the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Gilmerton
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
How we quote for remedial sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gilmerton
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
If you manage several properties in or around Gilmerton, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. For a place like Gilmerton, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- The joint is tooled and you are told about anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.