Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Meadowbank, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Meadowbank on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
How we handle remedial sealant in Meadowbank
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 beat any new bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. We work on failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and the jobs we see most are floor or wall movement joints that have failed and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface.
Meadowbank is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Meadowbank (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, depending on the size of the job. Inside a flat in Meadowbank, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- 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.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
Remedial sealant in Meadowbank: local notes
Meadowbank is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Meadowbank. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
If you look after a building such as Mannafields Christian School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Meadowbank is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need remedial sealant in Meadowbank, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Meadowbank included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Meadowbank among them.
Work in EH7, EH8 and EH6 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Lochend (1 mile north), Jock's Lodge (1 mile east), Restalrig (1 mile north-east), Abbeyhill (1 mile west) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover West Coates (3 miles west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (4 miles west).
Near you in Meadowbank
Around Meadowbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Street Primary School, Lochend Park and Leith Academy, among other places. You will also find Public House (0.5 miles east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.8 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hibernian Football Club Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Meadowbank includes The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Common questions in Meadowbank
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Meadowbank?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
Do you come to Meadowbank?
Yes, we do. Meadowbank is part of the area we cover.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Meadowbank?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. There’s normally a reason: sealant over sealant, movement or another leak, so we find that first.
Towns and villages near Meadowbank
What else we do in Meadowbank
Do you need remedial sealant in Meadowbank?
Joint depth matters. A bead bonded on three sides, or laid too thick, cannot flex, so it tears when the joint moves. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
If you live in an older home near Duddingston Kirk, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- The length of the guarantee
- When the joint can take water or movement
Leave it or put it right?
Repeat failures have a cause. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. Private landlords in Meadowbank must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Meadowbank
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For remedial sealant in Meadowbank, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Never seal over old silicone
- Clean sealant with mild products only
Keep the room ventilated: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Meadowbank, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Different surfaces, different methods
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath.
Worktops & kitchens
A loose worktop splits its sealant. It needs fixing down first, and we’ll tell you if we find it.