West Lothian · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Dechmont, West Lothian
We travel to Dechmont for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Leaks at the edges
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Keep the joints dry
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Let steam out after showers
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Bath resealing at your home in Dechmont
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Common call-outs are for silicone coming away from the tiles and water getting behind the bath or tray, on kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Dechmont (EH52)
- Area hub
- West Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dechmont and the surrounding area
Dechmont is about 2 miles north of Livingston, in West Lothian. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Dechmont is one of 58 places in West Lothian where we work. We work right across the region, from Dechmont to Edinburgh (about 13 miles away).
Every address in EH52 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Main Street, Knightsridge Road and Burnhouse Drive. If you’re just outside Dechmont, we cover Knightsridge (1 mile south-east), Uphall Station (1 mile east), Kirkton (1 mile south), Uphall (1 mile north-east) and Deans (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bathgate (4 miles west), Linlithgow (5 miles north-west), Whitburn (7 miles south-west), East Calder (4 miles south-east), Armadale (7 miles west) and Calderwood (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Dechmont
We visit homes around Deans Community High School and Former Memorial Church and the streets around them. Dechmont’s nearest station is Uphall station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Illieston Castle (3.8 miles east) and Broxburn Community Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Dechmont Law and Linlithgow Loch.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Repairs by material
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Questions from Dechmont
How long does a reseal take?
Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can new silicone go over old?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
When to call us in Dechmont
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Leaks at the edges
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
How we price bath resealing
There’s no area surcharge for Dechmont. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EH52 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes about two hours for a bath. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We make sure the joint is completely dry.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Why it’s worth resealing in Dechmont
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Dechmont. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
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