Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Kinfauns
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for householders, landlords and businesses in Kinfauns. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Kinfauns
Water on the floor doesn’t always mean failed silicone. Cracked trays, leaking wastes and faulty valves often look like a sealant problem. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. We work on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints, and people most often call us about beads that never stuck properly and repeat leaks from the same joint.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Kinfauns (PH2)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Never seal over old silicone
- Find out why the sealant failed first
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.
Different surfaces, different methods
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints often have grease and cleaning residue deep in them, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom before resealing.
Windows & doors
Failed frame mastic is often hard, cracked and in several layers. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kinfauns
For anyone letting property in or around Kinfauns, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Common questions in Kinfauns
Is Kinfauns 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.
Is Kinfauns in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Kinfauns is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
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 the only way the new joint will last.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
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.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Kinfauns
Kinfauns is within about 2 miles of 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. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
For landlords with property near Perth station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. In and around Kinfauns, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kinfauns is about 4 miles east of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. Whether you are in the middle of Kinfauns or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Kinfauns is one of 107 towns and villages in Perth and Kinross where we work. You can also see our page for Dundee, about 15 miles away.
All of PH2 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Glencarse (2 miles east), St Madoes (2 miles south-east), Tarsappie (3 miles west), Scoonieburn (3 miles west) and Scone (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Perth (4 miles west), Blairgowrie and Rattray (14 miles north), Auchterarder (15 miles south-west), Kinross (12 miles south), Letham (5 miles west) and Tulloch (5 miles north-west).
Around Kinfauns
The nearest railway station is Perth station, about 3.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Perth Museum (3.1 miles west) and Kinfauns Castle (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Kinfauns include Kinnoull Hill.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What happens if it’s left?
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.