East Lothian · Scotland
Seton Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for householders, landlords and businesses in Seton. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
Remedial sealant in Seton, done properly
A joint that keeps letting you down needs more than another bead. Send photos when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and say how long ago it was last done. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and botched or over-sealed joints, and the jobs we see most are over-sealed joints coming away and kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop.
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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Seton (EH32)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about remedial sealant in Seton
Do you cover smaller places like Seton?
Yes. Seton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Seton in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Seton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Normally, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels in Seton.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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Why deal with it now?
It’s easy to scratch acrylic, enamel or an uPVC frame cutting out old sealant, and the residue left behind stops the next bead bonding. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Seton customers choose us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Outdoor work around Seton 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
If you are in Seton and need remedial sealant, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
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What we are called out for in Seton
Even good sealant ages. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, faster where ventilation is poor. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Tranent Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What your quote should include
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What preparation is included
- Is VAT in the price?
Seton homes and their sealant
Seton is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. 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.
Letting a property close to Prestonpans station? Then a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. Schools such as Ross High School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Seton is about 4 miles east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Seton and nearby, as part of our work across East Lothian. 48 places in East Lothian are on our list. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (10 miles or so).
Jobs for remedial sealant in EH32 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Springdale Road, Greendykes Way and Princes Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Tranent (1 mile south), Cockenzie and Port Seton (1 mile north), Prestonpans (1 mile west), Macmerry (2 miles south-east) and Prestongrange (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (4 miles west), Haddington (6 miles east), North Berwick (11 miles north-east), Wallyford (3 miles south-west), Gullane (7 miles north-east) and East Linton (11 miles east).
What’s near Seton
Around Seton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Keeper's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Prestonpans station, roughly 1.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (1.6 miles west) and Roodlands General Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Seton
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, 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.
For anyone letting property in or around Seton, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
Keep an eye on the joint at first, especially if movement was the problem. Should anything change, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.