Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Greenbank
Failed sealant joints in Greenbank need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Torn expansion joints
What remedial sealant looks like in Greenbank
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. In Scotland, private landlords have to 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.
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Greenbank is about 2 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Greenbank to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Greenbank is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
We cover every part of EH10, EH13 and EH14 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Braid Road, Comiston Road and Greenbank Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Greenbank on the A702, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. Other places close to Greenbank include Comiston (1 mile south-east), Firrhill (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile south), Colinton Mains (1 mile south-west) and Morningside (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north), Bellevue (3 miles north) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
Around Greenbank
Around Greenbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Craiglockhart Primary School, Iain Tomlin School of Music and Harrison Park, among other places. Greenbank’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh City Hospital (within half a mile west) and Merchiston Tower (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Remedial sealant in Greenbank
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant can’t stretch. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are leaks that keep coming back after resealing and sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Greenbank (EH10, EH13, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Greenbank
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
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Signs you need remedial sealant in Greenbank
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.
Look out for any of the following:
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Firrhill High School, 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.
Before booking anyone
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- The length of the guarantee
- What product goes in the joint
What affects the quote in Greenbank
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- If someone has resealed it before
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a tenement in Greenbank, 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.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
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Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Why deal with it now?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It cannot bond to what’s underneath, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Greenbank, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
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 will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Common questions in Greenbank
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Greenbank in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Greenbank is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Greenbank?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we’ll quote it together.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Run the fan after every shower
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone doesn’t bond to old, so the old bead should always come out first.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.