Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in South Portobello
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in South Portobello and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
Remedial sealant in South Portobello
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. The old sealant comes out and backing goes in to control the depth, before resealing with a flexible product suited to the movement. We work on failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and expansion joints, and people most often call us about repeat leaks from the same joint 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around South Portobello, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Private landlords in South Portobello must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We never seal over old sealant
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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How we quote for remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
No two jobs are quite the same, 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, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
For remedial sealant in South Portobello, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Your questions about remedial sealant in South Portobello
I’m in a tenement in South Portobello. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
It can. Tenement floors are generally 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.
Do you take on hotel work around South Portobello?
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.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
What if resealing won’t fix my leak?
That is why we look for the cause first. If the fault is elsewhere, you will know before any work is done.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Nearby places to South Portobello
Other services in South Portobello
South Portobello homes and their sealant
South Portobello is close to 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. South Portobello has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
Managing a site like Portobello High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist RC Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of South Portobello to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode area for remedial sealant and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside South Portobello, we cover Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
What’s near South Portobello
We work in homes and buildings around Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around South Portobello includes Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in South Portobello
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: generally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Warning signs: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a city area like South Portobello, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- 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.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.