Aberdeen · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Midstocket, Aberdeen
We cover Midstocket for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Remedial sealant in Midstocket
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. Typical jobs include black mould underneath the bead and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, expansion joints and shrunken worktop sealant.
For a place like Midstocket, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Midstocket (AB15, AB16, AB25)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Somewhere like Midstocket may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Midstocket, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Midstocket: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Aberdeen station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you take on hotel work around Midstocket?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
It takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. We will give you a timescale when we quote.
What does remedial sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
What if the leak is not the sealant?
We check for that before we reseal. If the fault is elsewhere, you’ll know before any work is done.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, then the joint is resealed once.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Midstocket
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How much there is to do
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
Instead of a standard rate, 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.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few photos by email, if you can
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Midstocket
Movement tears sealant that is not designed for it. A bath that flexes, a tray that rocks or a building joint that opens and closes will split a rigid or thin bead.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Torn expansion joints
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
Rented homes near Aberdeen station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- When the joint can take water or movement
Surface by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, including the smears and film on surrounding tiles. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is normally part of the cause. Along with resealing, we will mention if the room needs better ventilation.
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Why deal with it now?
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but not by much: the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Midstocket homes and their sealant
Midstocket 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. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Schools such as Oakbank School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. In the older streets around St Ninian's Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Midstocket is about 1 mile south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. From the centre of Midstocket to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Aberdeen coverage runs to 63 places, and Midstocket is one of them.
Every address in AB15, AB16 and AB25 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Oakhill Road and Edgehill Road. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Rubislaw (1 mile south), Queen's Cross (1 mile south-east), Aberdeen (1 mile north-east), Cornhill (1 mile north) and Rosemount (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Dyce (4 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south), Cults (3 miles south-west), Cove Bay (4 miles south-east), Peterculter (6 miles south-west) and Kingswells (3 miles west).
Near you in Midstocket
We work in homes and buildings around Northfield Academy, Library and Gilcomstoun Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bon Accord Centre (1.4 miles east) and Mar's Castle (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rubislaw Quarry and Gallows Hill.