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Remedial sealant & repairs in Hillend, Edinburgh
Remedial sealant in Hillend from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Remedial sealant in Hillend
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. Send photos when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and say how long ago it was last done. If you have repeat leaks from the same joint and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
A bathroom in a place like Hillend gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hillend as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Hillend (EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Hillend
Movement tears sealant that isn’t designed for it. Flexing baths, rocking trays and building movement joints split any bead that is too stiff or too thin.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Homes close to Fairmilehead Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What your quote should include
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We’ll tell you what we find.
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. If the frame joint isn’t the cause, we’ll say so.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Somewhere like Hillend may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
What remedial sealant looks like in Hillend
Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. 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.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then 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.
Hillend is about 2 miles south-west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. For remedial sealant in and around Hillend, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
We work across EH10 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Pentland Road and Seafield Moor Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Old Pentland (1 mile east), Bilston (1 mile south-east), Loanhead (2 miles east), Burdiehouse (2 miles north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north), Leith (7 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Around Hillend
The nearest railway station is Slateford station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Hillend includes Duddingston Loch and Caerketton Hill.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Hillend
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Quotes for remedial sealant in Hillend
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Questions from Hillend
Will you come out to Hillend?
Yes, Hillend is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s what makes the new bead last.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. Where mortar or filler has been used instead of sealant, it’s removed where it can be, and reseal with a flexible product.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
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Landlord and commercial work in Hillend
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
For anyone letting property in or around Hillend, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.