Coloured Sealant contractors in Kaimes
Coloured sealant in Kaimes, backed by over 20 years in commercial sealing. Fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Stained or mouldy coloured joints in washrooms
- Fit-outs with a sealant colour in the specification
- Joints that need to match a new RAL frame colour
Coloured sealant across Kaimes
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Coloured sealant for commercial buildings in Kaimes
In retail, hospitality and office fit-outs, joints are seen close up every day. A mismatched bead can make good joinery look unfinished, even when the seal is sound. We pick a colour from the product’s range that sits with the finish. If you’re dealing with shop fits that need consistent sealant colours across sites and old sealant that has yellowed, darkened or faded, we can put it right, whatever the surface. Most enquiries from Kaimes start with one failed joint and grow into a wider look at the building: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Working in a Scottish city means planning around loading rules, shared entrances and busy pavements. Give us your access times and any building rules and we will fit the work around them.
Building owners and contractors get the same cover: a 12-month guarantee on our workmanship. It doesn’t extend to damage, faults in the building or work by others, and we are upfront about that.
- Where
- Kaimes (EH16, EH17)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Coloured sealant around Kaimes: points for this area
Less than 3 miles from Kaimes there are at least three named estates and business parks. Tenant changes on such sites bring fit-outs, and fit-outs bring new joints. Kaimes is in the east of Scotland, which is drier than the west. Winter frost and damp frames still stop outside sealing on some days.
Offices and shops close to stations such as Shawfair station, 3.2 miles east of Kaimes, tend to be busy all day, so sealant work is planned around opening hours. Sites a few miles apart, such as Eldin Industrial Estate and Straiton Retail Park, can share one programme and one point of contact.
Kaimes is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you are looking for coloured sealant in Kaimes, we can help, as we do across Edinburgh. Kaimes is one of 174 places we cover in Edinburgh.
We cover the EH16 and EH17 postcode districts for colour-matched joints. Among the streets we cover are Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. Just outside Kaimes, we also work in Howden Hall (1 mile north), Alnwickhill (1 mile north), Southhouse (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile north-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Further afield, our area takes in Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Kaimes
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (2 miles north-east) and Natural History Collections (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Honest limits
Honesty saves time and money. New sealant won’t cure:
- Stopping sealant from ever changing colour outdoors
- Custom-mixed sealant colours
- Paint over sealant on joints that move too much
If you are not sure, just call 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Powder-coated and anodised frames
- Cladding panels
- Hotel bathrooms and public areas
- Shop-fit joinery and counters
- Office fit-out finishes
- Natural stone and brick
On site: what to expect
Diagnose, treat, sign off: every visit follows that pattern. We inspect the joints and confirm what’s in scope, then the work is carried out to the specified product and detail, and the job ends with a walk round and sign-off. Work on a big city site in Scotland normally involves inductions and permits. Pass on the site’s contractor rules when you get in touch.
- The sealant type is chosen for the joint first, then the colour.
- Colour references, samples or photographs of the finish are checked against the product’s range.
- A short trial length can be approved before the full run on visible work.
- We remove the existing bead, clean the faces and set the depth.
- We apply the agreed colour and tool it neatly, with masking where the finish needs it.
What we need from you
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Send any specification or drawings in advance
Get a fixed quote
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Related advice
Questions we’re asked in Kaimes
Is Eldin Industrial Estate, near Kaimes, within your area?
Yes. We cover Kaimes and the area around it, including industrial estates, business parks and retail parks such as Eldin Industrial Estate. To start, just call the office on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form with the unit, the joints involved and your access times.
Can you match sealant colours for premises in Kaimes?
Yes, sealants come in a wide range of standard colours, and matching to RAL references, cladding, stone or frames is a common request. The quote lists the colours the product is made in.
What happens if old sealant might contain asbestos?
Asbestos is possible in some older mastics, particularly in buildings from before 2000. We check the asbestos register before cutting out old sealant in an older building, and if asbestos is suspected, work stops until it’s tested. Removing asbestos is a job for asbestos specialists, not us.
When can the area be used after sealing?
Curing time varies by product, and we confirm it on the day, and flag anything to keep off until it has cured.
How much does the work cost?
Every job gets its own fixed quote. For yours, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Do you hold CHAS accreditation?
Yes. We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, which helps with supplier vetting.
Are your applicators CSCS-carded?
Yes. We use CSCS-carded applicators.
What happens if it’s left?
People notice sealant lines more than you might expect, especially in shop fits and hotels. Putting it right costs little compared with the finishes around it. Scottish city buildings take plenty of rain, so a split or hardened joint lets water into the wall. Resealing promptly protects the stone and the interior.
The specified product makes a difference, and so does the preparation, from cutting out to priming and backing rod. Access, phasing and site requirements come into it too.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in Kaimes
- Fixed quotes based on photographs, drawings or a visit
- A Constructionline member, so easy to vet
- 12-month guarantee on workmanship
- Work to your specification and the manufacturer’s guidance
Read how commercial sealant jobs are priced or our accreditations and insurance.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
Paperwork matters too. Many sites expect CSCS cards, RAMS and proof of insurance, and our CSCS-carded applicators are used to working under those rules.
Site maintenance staff can often handle a short internal joint. Where it goes wrong is preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
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Owners, agents and contractors
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we’ll confirm with the quote.
We work for building owners and managing agents on sealant work across single buildings or whole portfolios. Several sites can go on one quote, so there’s one set of paperwork to deal with.
When to call us in Kaimes
Patch repairs in a different colour are a common problem. Mixed repairs over time leave a run of mismatched joints along a shopfront. Resealing a whole run in one agreed colour tidies it up.
Site and facilities staff are often the first to spot these:
- A bead that fights the cladding or frame colour
- Previous reseals that don’t match the original
- Weathered sealant that no longer matches
- Poorly tooled joints on visible finishes
If you run a unit on an estate such as Eldin Industrial Estate, which lies south-east of Kaimes, the trade counter, offices and staff facilities have joints to look after as well as the warehouse.
Comparing quotes
- Will CSCS-carded applicators be on site?
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?