Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Blackford, Edinburgh
Fixed-price bath resealing in Blackford and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Leaks at the edges
- Missing sealant behind the taps
About our bath resealing in Blackford
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and resealing puts a stop to that. If you are dealing with leaks at the edges and missing sealant behind the taps, we can normally put it right, on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Blackford (EH9, EH10, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why reseal now?
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Blackford
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Common questions in Blackford
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Generally after around 24 hours. We will tell you the exact time.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Blackford?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you come to Blackford?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Blackford. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Landlord and trade work in Blackford
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Blackford and nearby
Blackford is about 1 mile south of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH9 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover 175 places across Edinburgh.
All of EH9, EH10 and EH16 is within our area. You will find streets such as Oswald Road, Suffolk Road and Relugas Road. We also cover the places around Blackford: Burgh Muir (1 mile north), The Grange (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north-east) and Sciennes (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Pilrig (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Canonmills (3 miles north) and Queensferry (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Blackford
We visit homes around Inch Park, Reid Memorial Church and Sciennes Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Leslie's Bar (0.6 miles north-east), Royal Blind School (0.6 miles north-east), National Museums Scotland Library (1.4 miles north) and St Crispin's School (within half a mile east). Blackford’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Astley Ainslie Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Blackford Hill.
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Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Open a window after bathing
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Keep the room well ventilated, and wipe the joints after use.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a couple of hours, including clearing up.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
