Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Joppa, Edinburgh
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Joppa, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Torn expansion joints
When to call us in Joppa
Using the wrong product is a common cause: acrylic caulk in a wet area, a general-purpose sealant on a moving joint, or an acetoxy silicone on natural stone or some metals. Each fails in its own way.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
In the older streets around St Philip's Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the cure time is
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who turns up on the day
About our remedial sealant in Joppa
Some sealant jobs aren’t a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all have to come out before the joint can be done properly. Common call-outs are for thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and black mould underneath the bead, across botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Joppa work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Joppa (EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Joppa
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
What remedial sealant looks like in Joppa
Joppa is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. 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.
Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. For landlords with property near Brunstane station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Joppa is about 1 mile east of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Joppa can book us for remedial sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Joppa is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: EH15. That includes homes and businesses on Joppa Road, Brunstane Road and Milton Road East. Other places close to Joppa include Eastfield (1 mile east), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (2 miles east), Shawfair (2 miles south) and Inveresk (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Around Joppa
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Joppa includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
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.
What the job involves on each surface
Worktops & kitchens
If a worktop moves when you lean on it, the sealant will keep splitting. It needs fixing down first, which we will point out.
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler cannot move. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
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What happens if it’s left?
Ripping out a bathroom is not usually needed. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. If they’re not, we will tell you. In an older home around Joppa, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
The process
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, depending on the size of the job. Outdoor work around Joppa depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in Joppa
For anyone letting property in or around Joppa, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Questions from Joppa
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Joppa?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Is Joppa within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides, which lets it stretch.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. We take our time over removal, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What does remedial sealant cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before work begins.