Edinburgh · Scotland
Ratho Remedial Sealant
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Ratho? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Remedial sealant in Ratho, done properly
Remedial jobs in Ratho usually fall into a few patterns: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. Each is stripped back and done again properly. We are often asked to deal with smears and lumps from a botched reseal and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and expansion joints.
For a place like Ratho, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Ratho (EH28)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Ratho questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Gateway station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Ratho?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. We cut and lift the old sealant with tools suited to the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before work begins.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. There’s usually a reason: sealant over sealant, movement or another leak, so we find that first.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. Failed movement joints are cut out and resealed with backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Ratho
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, and the joint starts to come away early.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Beads that never stuck properly
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Gateway station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long the guarantee is
- How hidden problems are handled
What affects the quote in Ratho
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
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. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What remedial sealant looks like in Ratho
Ratho has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
For an older house near a landmark such as Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. We provide remedial sealant to homes and businesses in Ratho and nearby. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Ratho among them. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page (7 miles or so).
Jobs for remedial sealant in EH28 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ratho: Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Ratho
Ratho’s nearest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
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. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why Ratho customers choose us
- We agree the colour with you first
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Fully insured
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, and the area is left clean. Outdoor work around Ratho depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- 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
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
When it is not the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
Nearby places to Ratho
What else we do in Ratho
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.