Mastic sealant contractors in Granton
Our CSCS-carded applicators take on mastic sealing for building owners, managing agents and housing associations in Granton and the surrounding area. Send details for a fixed quote.
- The same joint failures repeated across a portfolio
- Window mastic that has split and shrunk
- Damp patches beside frames
Mastic sealing in Granton
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
Do you need mastic sealing in Granton?
Sunlight and weather break mastic down over time. It stiffens, stops stretching and cracks, especially on south and west faces.
Look out for the following:
- Movement joints with sealant missing
- Leaks at window and door perimeters
- A mix of products and colours from past repairs
- Worn sealant at communal door frames
Owners of student blocks near University of Edinburgh - Lauriston Campus, 2.4 miles south-east of Granton, can schedule frame and external mastic for the summer vacation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Health and safety accreditation such as CHAS
- Do they follow the manufacturer’s priming guidance?
- Their public liability cover
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
Mastic sealing for commercial buildings in Granton
Blocks are lived in, so access and disruption have to be thought through. Dates, areas and the order of work are agreed with you in advance so you can let residents know what is happening. Communal entrances and stairs stay usable while we work. If you have draughts at frames across a block and estate-wide sealant that is simply worn out, we can put it right, on balcony and threshold joints, shopfronts below residential blocks and external wall and movement joints alike. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: in Granton, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
Tenements are a large part of the housing in Scotland’s cities, and shared repairs often go through a property factor. Mastic around windows and on shared parts can be renewed across a close or a whole block, with the owners agreeing the work.
Building owners and contractors get the same cover: twelve months on the work we carried out. Faults in the structure, damage and other trades’ work fall outside it, and we say so plainly.
- Location
- Granton (EH5, EH4, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Granton
Reacting to every complaint means sending someone out block by block. A planned programme treats each building once, under a single quote and a single programme. Getting access arranged for a building in Granton takes time, so deal with all failing joints while access is up.
Access often affects the price as much as the sealing: easy-to-reach joints are quicker than those that need equipment to get to. Mention the access as part of your enquiry.
Why us?
- Standard and matched colours in many product ranges
- Over 20 years of commercial sealing
- One contact handling all your sites
- CHAS accredited contractor
See how commercial sealant jobs are priced or our accreditations and insurance.
Quoting for work in Granton
Before we quote, we look at:
- Backing rod, priming and other preparation
- Access and working height
- Distance, for remote addresses
- Whether the work must be split into stages
There’s no price list, because the scope varies so much from one building to the next. Call for a quote and we’ll price your job on its own details.
Before you send an enquiry
Good information means a firmer quote. Helpful details to send:
- Approximate linear metres or a joint schedule
- How the joints are reached, and at what height
- The type of building and who uses it
- Specification clauses that apply
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. To take the first step, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
What sealant work can’t fix
Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we’re upfront when that’s the case. It won’t fix:
- Misted or failed double-glazed units
- Substrate edges that need repairing first
- Old mastic suspected of containing asbestos, which must be tested and dealt with by a specialist first
If you’re not sure, just call the office on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- External wall and movement joints
- Communal kitchens and washrooms
- Balcony and threshold joints
- Shopfronts below residential blocks
- Window and door perimeters on blocks
- Communal entrances and stairwells
Commercial clients in Granton
Blocks and communal areas make up much of the work for housing associations and agents. Work can be phased so residents and staff keep access throughout, and each stage is agreed with your contact.
As a CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline member, we make supplier vetting simple. Our insurance certificate can be sent along with the quote.
Granton: questions and answers
Does a coastal location like Granton affect which sealant is used?
It can. Driven rain and salt are tougher on outside sealant than sheltered inland conditions. Product choice and preparation matter more, and sea-facing elevations are worth inspecting more often.
Can you work at a site such as Broompark Business Park, by Granton?
Yes, sites like Broompark Business Park are within our area, along with the rest of Granton. To start, just ring 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos with the unit, the joints involved and your access times.
How soon can the area be used again?
That comes down to the sealant and the temperature. Some take light use quickly, others need longer to cure, so we’ll confirm the curing time on the day.
Will residents or tenants be disturbed?
We plan around people living or working in the building. Dates and areas are agreed with you so residents or tenants can be told, and entrances stay in use.
Can you seal joints high up on a block?
Access is discussed and agreed before the quote is fixed. Tell us the number of storeys and whether scaffold or other access is planned and we will confirm the approach in the quote.
When is resealing likely to be due?
There isn’t a single answer, since movement, weather, cleaning and use all affect it. Regular checks let you plan resealing before leaks or damage.
Is asbestos a concern with old mastic?
Some mastics in pre-2000 buildings contain asbestos. We ask for the asbestos register or survey before work starts, and if it’s suspected, work stops until it’s tested.
On site: what to expect
When we get to site, we sign in, go through any site induction and check how permits are handled. Everything around the joints gets protected before any cutting starts, and the work normally takes one or more days per building, depending on the joint lengths and the access. Work on a big city site in Scotland typically involves inductions and permits. Pass on the site’s contractor rules when you get in touch.
- A building-by-building inspection lists the failed joints.
- You get a fixed quote, per block or for the whole programme.
- Dates and areas are agreed so occupiers can be told.
- Old mastic is removed and the joint faces prepared.
- New sealant goes in with backing rod and primer where needed.
- We check the finished work and confirm the guarantee.
What we need from you
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Point out any areas we must not close
Request a quote
To get a fixed quote, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email us with the site address and an outline of the work. Our quote form is another easy route.
Related advice
Also in Granton
Mastic sealing in Granton: the local picture
Granton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. For owners and agents with buildings near the sea, exposed elevations are where frame mastic fails first; plan inspections around that. Being in the east of Scotland, Granton gets less rain than the west coast. Frost and condensation on winter mornings can still delay outside mastic. Programmes allow for that
If you look after a block within reach of Haymarket station (2.2 miles south of Granton), frame and balcony mastic can be renewed on one programme. Older community buildings, Granton Congregational Church among them, often have frames of mixed ages whose mastic varies.
Granton is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We cover commercial sites throughout Granton. Our Edinburgh coverage takes in 174 places.
Work on mastic joints is covered throughout EH5, EH4 and EH3, whatever the building. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Ferry Road, Granton Road and Pilton Avenue and the roads nearby. With the A903 nearby, Granton is straightforward for us to reach. We also cover Boswall (1 mile east), Pilton (1 mile south-west), Crewe Toll (1 mile south-west), Edinburgh Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and East Pilton (1 mile south) for mastic joints. Nearby towns on our patch include Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south-east) and Queensferry (7 miles west).
Near you in Granton
In Granton, that means premises near Stockbridge public library, Old Chain Pier pub and Trinity Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Granton is Haymarket station, about 2.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Newhaven Heritage Museum (1.3 miles east) and Ocean Terminal (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.