Edinburgh · Scotland
Pilrig Remedial Sealant
Professional remedial sealant in and around Pilrig, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
If you manage several properties in or around Pilrig, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Remedial sealant in Pilrig, done properly
A joint that keeps letting you down needs more than another bead. It helps to have pictures when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. If you have a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed and movement joints that have split or pulled away, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Pilrig and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Pilrig questions
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Pilrig?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
I’m in a tenement in Pilrig. 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, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Remedial sealant around Pilrig
Pilrig is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. In the older streets around Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Pilrig can book us for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Pilrig is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for remedial sealant.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: EH6, EH7 and EH1. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Pilrig is on the A900, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (3 miles west).
Around Pilrig
Typical jobs here are in homes near 23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street pub, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens. Also close by are London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Pilrig is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1 mile south-west. A little further out are St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Pilrig include Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
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Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Pilrig
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Don’t keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, or the next bead will go the same way.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Surface by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out.
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
Leave it or put it right?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It does not grip the old layer, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. For landlords in Pilrig, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Pilrig
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Parking in city streets around Pilrig can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.