Dundee · Scotland
Pitkerro Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Pitkerro, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
How we handle remedial sealant in Pitkerro
A joint that keeps failing generally has a reason. Movement, the wrong product or a leak from somewhere else will defeat even a perfect bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are gaps opening along the back of the worktop and decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower.
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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Pitkerro (DD4)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned.
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We say so rather than reseal.
Common questions in Pitkerro
Can you do remedial sealant in Pitkerro?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Pitkerro is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
I’m in a tenement in Pitkerro. 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. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We take our time over removal, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s the only way the new joint will last.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t solve:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
Nearby places to Pitkerro
Also in Pitkerro
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
If you manage several properties in or around Pitkerro, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Remedial sealant around Pitkerro
Pitkerro is within about 2 miles 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. Sandstone tenements are a big part of Dundee’s housing, where a failed bath or shower seal can reach the flat below.
In the older streets around St Ninian's Episcopal Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Managing a site like Craigie High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Dundee station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Pitkerro is about 2 miles east of Dundee, in Dundee. Jobs in Pitkerro get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee.
Here we cover the DD4 postcode area for remedial sealant. Local streets include Fintry Road, Rennell Road and Midmill Road. Pitkerro is on the A972, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. If you’re just outside Pitkerro, we cover Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Mill of Mains (1 mile north-west), Craigiebank (1 mile south), Douglas (1 mile east) and Ballumbie (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Broughty Ferry (3 miles east), Monifieth (4 miles east), Blackness (3 miles south-west), Barnhill (3 miles east), Logie (3 miles south-west) and St Marys (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Pitkerro
Around Pitkerro, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Morgan Academy, St Roque's Library and Baxter Park, among other places. The closest station to Pitkerro is Dundee station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Maryfield Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and McManus Gallery (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. For a tenement in Pitkerro, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Advice
How we quote for remedial sealant
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: use the extractor or open a window after showering.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.