Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in East Craigs, Edinburgh
Bath resealing in and around East Craigs: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Damp near the bath
- Unsealed corners
- An untidy old seal
How we handle bath resealing in East Craigs
Preparation is everything in a reseal: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. If you are dealing with sealant that’s split or lifting and discoloured, yellow sealant, we can help, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- East Craigs (EH12, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
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.
Do you need bath resealing in East Craigs?
Poor ventilation speeds things up: damp hangs around, and mould takes hold.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps by the taps
- Leaks at the edges
- A messy previous reseal
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
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Your questions about bath resealing in East Craigs
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What affects the price in East Craigs
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Covering East Craigs
East Craigs is about 4 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of East Craigs or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. East Craigs is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH12 and EH4 is within our area. From Niven Road, Craigs Road and Maybury Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bughtlin (1 mile north), West Craigs (1 mile south-west), Maybury (1 mile south), Cammo (1 mile north) and Barnton (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles east), Bonnington (5 miles east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (5 miles east).
What’s near East Craigs
Our clients here include homes close to Edinburgh and Craigmount High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Craigcrook Castle (1.7 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and Dundas Loch.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take around two hours, including clearing up.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. A proper reseal removes the old first. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in East Craigs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Let steam out after showers
Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use to keep mould away.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
