Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Gorgie
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Gorgie, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
What affects the quote in Gorgie
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The rough size of the job
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Gorgie
Remedial jobs in Gorgie normally fall into a few patterns: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. We strip each one back and start from scratch. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints, and the jobs we see most are products that weren’t meant for the joint and black mould underneath the bead.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, alongside suburban houses and modern blocks. 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Gorgie (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It doesn’t grip the old layer, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Gorgie, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Gorgie
- We never seal over old sealant
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Bathrooms and kitchens in Gorgie
Gorgie is within about 3 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. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
Schools such as Craiglockhart Primary School are buildings too, and 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. Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Gorgie is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH11 area, we cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses. Gorgie is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Jobs for remedial sealant in EH11, EH14 and EH10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Gorgie: Shandon (1 mile east), Polwarth (1 mile south-east), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Chesser (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (4 miles north-east) and Queensferry (7 miles north-west).
Around Gorgie
We work in homes and buildings around The Athletic Arms, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Harrison Park. Other local landmarks include Boroughmuir High School (1 mile east) and Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.8 miles east). Gorgie’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
When failed joints are the cause, they’re all cut out and renewed, including the screen profile and tray edges.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath, and then we reseal it neatly.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
Where we’ve pointed out another fault, have it put right, or the new joint may fail again.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
Also in Gorgie
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A tray or bath that is cracked
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Gorgie
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a tenement in Gorgie, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
Related advice
Gorgie questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Could a leaking bath seal in my Gorgie flat reach the neighbours 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.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. Remedial work carries the same 12-month guarantee as all our work.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
Allow a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. You will know the timing when we quote.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We take our time over removal, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Gorgie, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
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.