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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Craigentinny, Edinburgh
Local bath resealing for Craigentinny: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Gaps by the taps
- Silicone smeared on tiles
How we price bath resealing
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For a price in Craigentinny, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Bath resealing in Craigentinny without replacing anything
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone will not bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Typical jobs include sealant that’s split or lifting and black spots in the silicone, in kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Craigentinny (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Craigentinny and nearby
Craigentinny is about 2 miles south-east of Bonnington, in Edinburgh. Clients in Craigentinny get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Craigentinny is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH7, EH8 and EH15 is within our area. Whether you live on Goff Avenue, King's Road and Loaning Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Craigentinny on the A199 and A1140, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Craigentinny: Mountcastle (1 mile south), Piershill (1 mile south-west), Northfield (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile west) and Jock's Lodge (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), Canonmills (3 miles west) and West Coates (4 miles west).
Around Craigentinny
Typical jobs here are in homes near Portobello Library, Public House and Mannafields Christian School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Lochend Park (1.1 miles west), Restalrig Parish Church (0.6 miles west) and Portobello High School (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hibernian Football Club Museum (1.3 miles west) and St. James Centre (2.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
FAQs for Craigentinny
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you cover Craigentinny?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Craigentinny from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How long does a reseal take?
A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Let steam out after showers
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Nearby places to Craigentinny
What else we do in Craigentinny
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Common problems we fix in Craigentinny
Poor ventilation speeds things up: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould grows faster.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Black mould in the sealant
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a couple of hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Craigentinny
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Resealing in Craigentinny: why it matters
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. 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.
Why Craigentinny customers choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
