Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Burdiehouse, Edinburgh
Bath resealing in and around Burdiehouse: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Black spots in the silicone
- Unsealed corners
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
About our bath resealing in Burdiehouse
All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. We work on shower trays & enclosures, baths and wet rooms, and people most often call us about water getting behind the bath or tray and silicone smeared on tiles.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Burdiehouse
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What does bath resealing cost?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover Burdiehouse?
We do. Technicians travel to Burdiehouse from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
Usually because the bath or tray moves. We seal baths full of water.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a couple of hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burdiehouse
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Why reseal now?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Burdiehouse. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burdiehouse
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- No need to remove anything
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A flexing bath
- Hidden water damage
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Open a window after bathing
- Give the seal a regular clean
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Where we work around Burdiehouse
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Burdiehouse is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH17, EH16 and EH20. We regularly work on streets such as Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane. Close by, we cover Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
What’s near Burdiehouse
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Different materials, different repairs
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
How we price bath resealing
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Signs you need bath resealing in Burdiehouse
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How soon you can use it again
- How to look after the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
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