Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Greenside, Edinburgh
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Greenside? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
When to call us in Greenside
Even good sealant ages. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, faster where ventilation is poor. At that point it has to come out.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as London Street Primary 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.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Remedial sealant in Greenside
A joint that keeps failing generally has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will defeat even a perfect bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We’re often asked to deal with repeat leaks from the same joint and smears and lumps from a botched reseal, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, expansion joints and failed movement joints.
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, and that is as true in Greenside as anywhere in the city.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Greenside (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
Keep an eye on the joint at first, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Parking in city streets around Greenside can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Remedial sealant in Greenside: local notes
Greenside is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. 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 Edinburgh Waverley station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. In the older streets around St Cuthbert's Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Greenside is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Greenside is covered for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Our applicators cover all of EH7, EH1 and EH3 for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on York Lane, Meuse Lane and High Street and the roads around them. With the A900 close by, Greenside is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover Broughton (1 mile north-west), Gayfield (1 mile north), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Greenside has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Greenside
In Greenside, that means homes and buildings near King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and The Playfair pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Old Royal High School (less than half a mile south-east) and Mannafields Christian School (0.6 miles north-east). Greenside has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Greenside
Could a leaking bath seal in my Greenside flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Greenside?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Greenside
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For remedial sealant in Greenside, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Other services in Greenside
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Greenside can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What we can’t put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- 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.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints