Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Southhouse
Remedial sealant for Southhouse and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
Remedial sealant in Southhouse, done properly
A joint that keeps letting you down needs more than another bead. Send pictures when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Typical jobs include sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and products that weren’t meant for the joint, across leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and failed movement joints.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, 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, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Southhouse, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? 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 work begins.
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Why deal with it now?
Repeat failures have a cause. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. In a tenement flat in Southhouse, 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why Southhouse customers choose us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
What affects the quote in Southhouse
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Remedial sealant in Southhouse: local notes
Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes. For landlords with property near Shawfair station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Southhouse gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
Our applicators cover all of EH17 and EH16 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Southhouse, we cover Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Southhouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. Southhouse’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Southhouse includes Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Southhouse: your questions answered
Is Southhouse in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Southhouse is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. Both layers come out; new silicone does not bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you’ll get one quote.
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
Keep an eye on the joint at first, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into whatever is behind or below. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.