Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Leith, Edinburgh
Remedial sealant across Leith and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- A second bead peeling off the first
Honest limits
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Leith
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Remedial sealant in Leith
The wrong product in the wrong joint won’t last, however tidy it looks. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. If you are dealing with leaks that keep coming back after resealing and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones, we can put it right.
From stone-built tenements to new flats and suburban houses, Leith 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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Leith (EH6, EH5, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we quote for remedial sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The size of the job
- The number of rooms or windows
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Different surfaces, different methods
Worktops & kitchens
Old kitchen sealant pulls back from the wall over time. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal in a colour to suit.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould often spreads under the bead as well as through it. Once it’s all removed, the joint is treated.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. In a city area like Leith, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What remedial sealant looks like in Leith
Leith 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. Leith has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. In the older streets around St Ninians Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Managing a site like Leith School of Art? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Leith is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For remedial sealant in and around Leith, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Leith among them.
We cover every part of the EH6, EH5 and EH1 postcode area for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane. If you are just outside Leith, we cover Timber Bush (1 mile south), North Leith (1 mile south-west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Newhaven (1 mile west) and Victoria Park (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south). Leith is among the bigger towns we cover in Edinburgh.
What’s near Leith
We work in homes and buildings around Leith Academy, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ocean Terminal (under half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Never seal over old silicone
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
Don’t let anyone seal over it later. New silicone doesn’t bond to old.
Signs to act on: peeling layers, mould showing through the bead, leaks after showering or cracks in a movement joint. Each one is worth getting looked at.
Common questions in Leith
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
I’m in a tenement in Leith. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
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. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Leith?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you cover Leith?
Yes. We cover Leith. For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.