Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Remedial sealant across Riccarton and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Why deal with it now?
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. In an older home around Riccarton, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Riccarton
- Full insurance on every job
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Remedial sealant in Riccarton
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all have to come out before the joint can be done properly. If you are dealing with sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and repeat leaks from the same joint, we can help, whatever the surface.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Riccarton
I let a flat near Edinburgh Park station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Riccarton?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do you fix expansion and movement joints?
Yes. Where mortar or filler has been used instead of sealant, it’s removed where it can be, then the joint is sealed properly.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Riccarton?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Also in Riccarton
Remedial sealant in Riccarton: local notes
Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
Around Riccarton, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it. Rented homes near Edinburgh Park station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Riccarton or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Riccarton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for remedial sealant.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: EH14. You’ll find streets such as Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Riccarton include Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Riccarton
The closest station to Riccarton is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Riccarton include Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a place like Riccarton, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Different surfaces, different methods
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is generally part of the cause. Along with resealing, we will mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Worktops & kitchens
Shrunken worktop sealant leaves a gap that lets water into the back edge. It’s cut out, degreased and resealed.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A tray or bath that is cracked
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Landlord and commercial work in Riccarton
If you manage several properties in or around Riccarton, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Riccarton
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few photos by email, if you can
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work.