Edinburgh · Scotland
Stenhouse Remedial Sealant
Professional remedial sealant in and around Stenhouse, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
About our remedial sealant in Stenhouse
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. Send pictures when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, failed movement joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and people most often call us about movement joints that have split or pulled away and dark patches showing through the sealant.
Stenhouse is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Stenhouse (EH11, EH12, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Inside a flat in Stenhouse, 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 look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Stenhouse homes and their sealant
Stenhouse 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Stenhouse. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
Managing a site like Balgreen Primary 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.
Stenhouse is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH11 area, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Stenhouse is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of EH11, EH12 and EH14 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Ford's Road, Elfin Square and Whitson Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You’ll find Stenhouse on the A71, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Stenhouse: Saughton (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north-west), Chesser (1 mile south-east), Parkhead (1 mile south) and Longstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include 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).
Local landmarks in Stenhouse
In Stenhouse, that means homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Scotus Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Merchiston Castle School (1.4 miles south) and Saughton Park (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Stenhouse is Slateford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Corstorphine Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Stenhouse
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
The most common problems we see are:
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Beads that never stuck properly
For landlords with property near Slateford station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the colour is chosen
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long to leave it before use
Surface by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath, and then we reseal it neatly.
Windows & doors
A frame that keeps leaking may not be the mastic. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
Where we’ve pointed out another fault, have it put right, because the new sealant can’t hold back a problem underneath.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
FAQs for Stenhouse
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Stenhouse leak into the flat below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you take on hotel work around Stenhouse?
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.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Stenhouse?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s what makes the new bead last.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.