Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Piershill
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Piershill? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Beads that never stuck properly
FAQs for Piershill
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Could a leaking bath seal in my Piershill flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
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.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Remedial sealant in Piershill, done properly
A joint that keeps letting you down needs more than another bead. It helps to have photos when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. If you have gaps opening along the back of the worktop and mould trapped under a layer of silicone, we can help, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints alike.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Piershill and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Piershill (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Repeat failures have a cause. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Piershill, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Piershill
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We agree the colour with you first
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a city area like Piershill, 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.
- The joint is tooled and you’re told about anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
If you are in Piershill and need remedial sealant, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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Signs you need remedial sealant in Piershill
Using the wrong product is a common cause: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- A second bead peeling off the first
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Remedial sealant around Piershill
Piershill is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Piershill. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Homes close to Willowbrae Parish Church include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Managing a site like Portobello High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Piershill is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH7 postcode area, we can carry out remedial sealant at your property. Piershill is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: EH7, EH8 and EH15. Local streets include Loaning Road, Abercorn Road and Loganlea Road. Piershill sits on or near the A1140, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Piershill: Jock's Lodge (1 mile west), Willowbrae (1 mile south-west), Restalrig (1 mile north-west), Mountcastle (1 mile south-east) and Craigentinny (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Near you in Piershill
Around Piershill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duddingston Kirk, Lochend Park and Public House and the streets around them. Nearby too are Portobello Library (1.1 miles east) and Mannafields Christian School (1.1 miles west). Piershill’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hibernian Football Club Museum (1 mile north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Run the fan after every shower
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: follow the cure time we give you.
Warning signs: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Each one is worth getting looked at.
Towns and villages near Piershill
What else we do in Piershill
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints