Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Newcraighall, Edinburgh
We cover Newcraighall for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
When to call us in Newcraighall
Even good sealant ages. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
Letting a property close to Newcraighall station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Remedial sealant in Newcraighall
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant cannot stretch. The old sealant comes out and backing goes in to control the depth, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We’re often asked to deal with thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and beads that never stuck properly, across shrunken worktop sealant, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Newcraighall (EH21, EH15, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Newcraighall, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
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The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. In a city area like Newcraighall, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
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Your questions about remedial sealant in Newcraighall
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Newcraighall station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Newcraighall?
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 information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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. We agree the price before any work begins.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the layers and clean off the film, then the joint is resealed once.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Never seal over old silicone
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
What remedial sealant looks like in Newcraighall
Newcraighall is within about 1 mile 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Newcraighall. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Portobello High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Newcraighall is about 1 mile west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH21, we cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Newcraighall among them.
We work across the EH21, EH15 and EH22 postcode area for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Local streets include Benhar Road, Glennie Road and Denholm Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Newcraighall, we cover Shawfair (1 mile south), Eastfield (1 mile north), Joppa (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile south-east) and Musselburgh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Newcraighall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Portobello Library and Abercorn Park. There’s a railway station in Newcraighall itself: Newcraighall station. Well-known places in the area include Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
How the job changes by surface
Worktops & kitchens
Shrunken worktop sealant leaves a gap that lets water into the back edge. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal colour-matched to the worktop.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead won’t scrub out. All of it comes out, and the joint is treated and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
Why deal with it now?
Spraying mould remover on a sealed-over joint doesn’t reach what’s underneath. The layers have to come out, and the joint treated and dried before resealing. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Newcraighall, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
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