Midlothian · Scotland

Bath Resealing in Danderhall

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

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • An untidy old seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Danderhall

How we handle bath resealing in Danderhall

We cut out all of the old sealant, treat any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. Typical jobs include leaks at the edges and discoloured, yellow sealant, on basins & vanity units, baths and kitchen worktops & sinks.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Location
Danderhall (EH22)
Region
Midlothian
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Why it’s worth resealing in Danderhall

Putting new silicone over old does not last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Danderhall customers choose us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One price list for the whole UK

Take a look at our prices page.

Landlord and trade work in Danderhall

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.

If you manage property in Danderhall, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

What a repair cannot fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • A flexing bath
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Danderhall

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

About Danderhall

Danderhall is about 2 miles north-west of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Jobs in Danderhall are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 33 places across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in EH22 is covered. Local streets include Newton Church Road, Forth View Crescent and Danderhall Crescent, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Danderhall: Fernieside (1 mile west), Ferniehill (1 mile west), The Wisp (1 mile north-west), Gilmerton (1 mile south-west) and Moredun (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (3 miles south), Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (3 miles south-west), Gorebridge (5 miles south-east), Newtongrange (4 miles south-east) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Midlothian, Danderhall is somewhere we visit often.

Landmarks near Danderhall

Our clients here include homes close to Drum Park, Newton Church and Castlebrae Community High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Danderhall is Shawfair station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Natural History Collections (2.6 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Danderhall include Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Danderhall © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Danderhall

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Danderhall.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Do you cover Danderhall?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Danderhall. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Wipe the joints dry after use

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

What happens on the day

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes about two hours for a bath, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EH22 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

What bath resealing costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How much damage there is

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any details about the material
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

When to call us in Danderhall

No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Stained silicone

Before you book anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before booking

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