Edinburgh · Scotland
Torphin Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant for Torphin and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Torphin
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, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and the jobs we see most are a second bead peeling off the first and sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared.
For a place like Torphin, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Movement & expansion joints
A sealant stuck to the back of the joint can’t stretch. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it, so the sealant grips the two sides only.
Leaking trays & enclosures
A cracked tray, failed valve or leaking waste needs a different fix. We say so rather than reseal.
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Remedial sealant around Torphin
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 covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Merchiston Castle School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. We provide remedial sealant to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Torphin and the surrounding area. Torphin is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for remedial sealant.
Here we cover the EH13 and EH14 postcode area for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Torphin
In Torphin, that means homes and buildings near Juniper Green Parish Church and Wester Hailes Education Centre and the streets around them. Torphin’s nearest station is Wester Hailes station, about 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Torphin: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you do remedial sealant in Torphin?
Yes, Torphin is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before we start.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
What happens if it’s left?
A failed seal rarely means a new bathroom. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. Where something else has failed, you will hear it from us. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Torphin customers choose us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Torphin
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone does not bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
If you let a flat or house near Wester Hailes station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Comparing quotes
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- 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.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Never seal over old silicone
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, especially if movement was the problem. If anything changes, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into whatever is behind or below. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
How we quote for remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant