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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Caiystane, Edinburgh

Bath resealing across Caiystane and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Stained silicone
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Caiystane

Bath resealing at your home in Caiystane

Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed using mould-resistant silicone. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, plus curing time. If you are dealing with water getting behind the bath or tray and black mould in the sealant, we can help, on kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and basins & vanity units alike.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Location
Caiystane (EH10, EH13)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take around two hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Ask for a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What affects the price in Caiystane

There is no charge for travel to Caiystane. The price depends on:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Why reseal now?

Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Take a look at our pricing.

How to look after the repair

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Open a window after bathing

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, generally around 24 hours.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

What we cannot put right

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Movement in the bath or tray
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Very wide gaps that need a trim

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

Materials we work on in Caiystane

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

Your questions about bath resealing in Caiystane

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

What happens after I send pictures?

We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.

Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?

The entire UK, including all of Edinburgh. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How long does a reseal take?

A bath or shower usually takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

How long before I can shower?

We will give you the curing time.

Work for landlords and builders

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Caiystane and the surrounding area

Caiystane is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Caiystane and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Caiystane is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.

All of EH10 and EH13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Oxgangs Road, Camus Avenue and Buckstone Road. We also travel to Fairmilehead (1 mile south-east), Comiston (1 mile north), Oxgangs (1 mile north-west), Buckstone (1 mile north-east) and Colinton Mains (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).

Near you in Caiystane

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Firrhill High School and Fairmilehead Church and the streets around them. Caiystane’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cockburn Geological Museum (2 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (2 miles north). The countryside around Caiystane includes The New Leaf Co-op and Craiglockhart Hill.

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