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Remedial Sealant in West Coates
Remedial sealant for West Coates and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Beads that never stuck properly
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in West Coates
A joint that keeps failing normally has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that isn’t fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will beat any new bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed and movement joints that have split or pulled away.
West Coates is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- West Coates (EH11, EH3, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Coates
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
What else we do in West Coates
Surface by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler can’t move. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
Windows & doors
Failed frame mastic is often hard, cracked and in several layers. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces.
What affects the quote in West Coates
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why act early in West Coates
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and any film left behind stops new sealant sticking. Careful removal is most of a remedial job. For landlords in West Coates, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We agree the colour with you first
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
What we’re called out for in West Coates
Joints that move need sealant that can stretch. Flexing baths, rocking trays and building movement joints will split a rigid or thin bead.
Look out for any of the following:
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Managing a site like St Mary's Music School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The process
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Parking in city streets around West Coates can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
West Coates: your questions answered
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. 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.
I’m in a tenement in West Coates. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. Residue is removed with a product suited to the surface rather than scraped hard, so the new sealant bonds cleanly.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How long does remedial resealing take?
That depends on how many layers there are and how many joints. We will tell you before work begins.
Bathrooms and kitchens in West Coates
West Coates is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
West Coates is about 1 mile west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in West Coates get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and West Coates is one of them.
All of EH11, EH3 and EH12 is within our area for remedial sealant. Whether your property is on Duff Road, Dalry Road and Bryson Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Dalry (1 mile south-east), Roseburn (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Dean Village (1 mile north-east) and Edinburgh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), Lochend (3 miles east) and South Portobello (4 miles east).
Landmarks near West Coates
In West Coates, that means homes and buildings near Boroughmuir High School, Ryrie's pub and Tollcross Primary School. Also close by are St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles east), Gabrielle Keiller Library (less than half a mile north) and Harrison Park (0.8 miles south). West Coates has its own railway station: Haymarket station. Well-known places in the area include Murrayfield Experience (0.7 miles south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.