Edinburgh · Scotland
Prestonfield Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant in Prestonfield from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
Quotes for remedial sealant in Prestonfield
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
How we handle remedial sealant in Prestonfield
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all have to come out before the joint can be done properly. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about a second bead peeling off the first and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside suburban houses and modern blocks. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath, and that’s as true in Prestonfield as anywhere in the city.
All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Place
- Prestonfield (EH16, EH9, EH8)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Prestonfield
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
Common questions in Prestonfield
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Prestonfield leak into the flat below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Prestonfield?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Do you come to Prestonfield?
We do. Prestonfield is part of the area we cover.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers the work, and we are ARBOMaster approved.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Prestonfield and the rest of Edinburgh, along with the rest of our area.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Prestonfield, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. In a city area like Prestonfield, 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.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- The joint is tooled and you are told about anything else we found.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints hold grease and residue, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Repeat shower leaks often come from a tray that flexes or an enclosure sealed in the wrong place. Both are checked before we reseal.
What remedial sealant looks like in Prestonfield
Prestonfield 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. 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.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. Homes close to Priestfield Parish Church include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Margaret's School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Prestonfield is about 2 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide remedial sealant to homes and businesses in Prestonfield and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
Every address in EH16, EH9 and EH8 is within our area for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Lady Road, Cobden Road and Gilmour Road. With the A7 close by, Prestonfield is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Prestonfield, we cover Cameron Toll (1 mile south), Mayfield (1 mile west), Bridge End (1 mile south-east), St Leonard's (1 mile north-west) and Newington (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Stockbridge (3 miles north-west), North Leith (3 miles north), West Coates (3 miles west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Around Prestonfield
In Prestonfield, that means homes and buildings near Duddingston Kirk, Scottish Poetry Library and Peffermill Playing Fields. Also close by are Leslie's Bar (0.6 miles west), Sciennes Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Morita Museum of Fine Art (0.5 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Why it’s worth doing now in Prestonfield
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. For landlords in Prestonfield, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What you get with us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.