Edinburgh · Scotland
Howden Hall Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant in Howden Hall from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
How we handle remedial sealant in Howden Hall
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. 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 work on shrunken worktop sealant, mouldy bath & shower sealant and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are leaks that keep coming back after resealing and beads that never stuck properly.
From stone-built tenements to new flats and suburban houses, Howden Hall is in a city with every kind of home. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Howden Hall (EH16, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Howden Hall, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Run the fan after every shower
- Never seal over old silicone
If we have found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, because the new sealant cannot hold back a problem underneath.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
Howden Hall: your questions answered
Could a leaking bath seal in my Howden Hall flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes, it can. In a tenement, water that gets past failed sealant or cracked grout can run under the bath or tray and through to the ceiling below. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What we’re called out for in Howden Hall
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Places near Howden Hall
What else we do in Howden Hall
Quotes for remedial sealant in Howden Hall
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We do not 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.
Howden Hall homes and their sealant
Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below. 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.
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Howden Hall is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Howden Hall. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
All of EH16 and EH17 is within our area for remedial sealant. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Howden Hall: Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west), Kaimes (1 mile south), Gracemount (1 mile east), Southhouse (1 mile south-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Howden Hall
In Howden Hall, that means homes and buildings near Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north) and Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. In a city area like Howden Hall, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.