Edinburgh · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in West End, Edinburgh
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for West End, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
How we handle remedial sealant in West End
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all have to come out. We work on failed movement joints, expansion joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area and black mould underneath the bead.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- West End (EH3, EH11, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in West End and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: generally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
Common questions in West End
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Could a leaking bath seal in my West End flat reach the neighbours below?
It can. Tenement floors are generally timber, and water from a failed seal can find its way down to the flat below, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Is remedial work guaranteed?
Yes, for 12 months. If we have pointed out another problem, getting it fixed helps the new joint last.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the temperature. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do you cover West End?
Yes. We cover West End. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Towns and villages near West End
Other services in West End
Bathrooms and kitchens in West End
West End 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. West End has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Homes close to 12 Palmerston Place Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as St Mary's Music School are buildings too, and 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.
West End is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in West End is covered for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. West End is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH3, EH11 and EH4 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Duff Road, Dalry Road and Belford Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside West End, we cover Dean Village (1 mile north), Dalry (1 mile south-west), Edinburgh (1 mile south-east), West Coates (1 mile west) and Comely Bank (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (4 miles south-east). West End is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.
Local landmarks in West End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Cuthbert's Church, Boroughmuir High School and Ryrie's pub. Nearby too are Princes Street Gardens (0.5 miles east), Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.6 miles west). There’s a railway station in West End itself: Haymarket station. A little further out are Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east) and Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near West End include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
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. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. Private landlords in West End must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in West End
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in West End
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
What the job involves on each surface
Windows & doors
Wrong-coloured or messy mastic can be replaced for appearance too, in a colour that suits the frame.
Worktops & kitchens
Old kitchen sealant pulls back from the wall over time. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal.
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, depending on the size of the job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In West End, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
When to call us in West End
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
The most common problems we see are:
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- The length of the guarantee
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether you can choose the colour