Aberdeen · Scotland

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Braeside, Aberdeen

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Braeside. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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How we handle bath resealing in Braeside

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We regularly repair wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and baths, and people most frequently call us about mould you can’t clean out and unsealed corners.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Area
Braeside (AB15, AB10)
Region
Aberdeen
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Braeside

Braeside is about 2 miles south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 63 places in Aberdeen.

We cover every part of the AB15 and AB10 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Gordon Road, Gordon Lane and New Fox Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include West End (1 mile north-east), Craigiebuckler (1 mile north-west), Garthdee (1 mile south-east), Broomhill (1 mile east) and Kaimhill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dyce (5 miles north), Tillydrone (3 miles north-east), Portlethen (5 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north-east), Cove Bay (3 miles south-east) and Danestone (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Braeside

In Braeside, that means homes near Albyn School, Mannofield Parish Church and Airyhall Primary School. The closest station to Braeside is Aberdeen station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gordon Highlanders Museum (0.5 miles north) and Woodend Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Kincorth Hill and Rubislaw Quarry.

Map of Braeside © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For a price in Braeside, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Landlord and trade work in Braeside

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Braeside as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

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.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Different materials, different repairs

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Braeside: your questions answered

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Do you work in Braeside?

We do. We send a technician to Braeside for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Mould needs moisture. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Braeside included. Travel is included in the price.

How long does a reseal take?

Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.

What happens on the day

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a couple of hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

Most customers in Braeside get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

How to look after the repair

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Do not stand toiletries on the seal
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Ventilate the bathroom well

Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and do not stand bottles on the seal.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.

What a repair can’t fix

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • A flexing bath
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

  • Wet rooms
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Baths

Why it’s worth resealing in Braeside

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

See our prices page.

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