Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Slateford
We cover Slateford for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Different surfaces, different methods
Movement & expansion joints
A movement joint must be able to stretch. We remove the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal.
Worktops & kitchens
If a worktop moves when you lean on it, the sealant will keep splitting. That needs refixing before resealing, and we’ll tell you if we find it.
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Slateford
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. It helps to have photos when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk, along with when it was last resealed. We are often asked to deal with sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted and movement joints that have split or pulled away, on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Slateford and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Slateford homes and their sealant
Slateford has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craiglockhart Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. In the older streets around St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Slateford get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Work in EH14, EH11 and EH10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Slateford include Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Slateford
In Slateford, that means homes and buildings near Iain Tomlin School of Music, Firrhill High School and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.7 miles north) and Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Slateford itself: Slateford station. Other landmarks nearby include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
What happens if it’s left?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but not by much: the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. In a tenement flat in Slateford, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly 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 a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Inside a flat in Slateford, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
- Don’t add new sealant on top of old
- Find out why the sealant failed first
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, because the new sealant can’t hold back a problem underneath.
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.
Slateford: your questions answered
Do you work in hotels near Slateford?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
I’m in a tenement in Slateford. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
It can. Tenement floors are usually timber, and water from a failed seal can find its way down to the flat below. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Slateford?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes, generally. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
What else we do in Slateford
How we quote for remedial sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.