Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Resealing in Chesser
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Chesser, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Black spots in the silicone
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
About our bath resealing in Chesser
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Whether it’s damp near the bath and black spots in the silicone, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Hidden water damage
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Hollow or loose tiles
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Chesser
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
Landlords, agents and businesses in Chesser
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What else we do in Chesser
Chesser and nearby
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to homes and businesses in Chesser and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Every address in EH14, EH11 and EH12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Chesser include Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chesser
In Chesser, that means homes near Merchiston Castle School, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Cross Keys Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Stenhouse Saughton Church (within half a mile north-west), Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (0.6 miles north) and Saughton Park (less than half a mile north). Chesser has its own railway station: Slateford station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
What affects the price in Chesser
You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Is resealing worth it?
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chesser
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing.
Signs you need bath resealing in Chesser
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Leaks at the edges
- Black mould in the sealant
- Stained silicone
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes about two hours for a bath, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
FAQs for Chesser
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
