Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Broom Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Wester Broom and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
Remedial sealant in Wester Broom
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. It helps to have photos when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and say how long ago it was last done. We are often asked to deal with thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and expansion joints.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Wester Broom (EH12, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Wester Broom, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Wester Broom
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Leave it or put it right?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. For landlords in Wester Broom, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Wester Broom
Do you take on hotel work around Wester Broom?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near South Gyle station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. We will take all the sealant out, look for why it failed and reseal it properly.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Wester Broom?
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.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. Our 12-month guarantee covers the work, and we’re fully insured.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Never seal over old silicone
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Deal with small splits early
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
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.
Wester Broom homes and their sealant
Wester Broom is within about 3 miles of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. 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.
Letting a property close to South Gyle station? Then failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Wester Broom is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Wester Broom to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: EH12 and EH11. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Manse Road, Roull Road and Dovecot Road. Other places close to Wester Broom include South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile east) and Sighthill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
What’s near Wester Broom
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Wester Broom itself: South Gyle station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.8 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Do you need remedial sealant in Wester Broom?
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. Silicone does not bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Torn expansion joints
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
If you look after a building such as Forrester High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee
- What preparation is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour