Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Gattonside, Scottish Borders
Bath resealing in Gattonside without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Damp near the bath
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps in the seal
Bath resealing in Gattonside without replacing anything
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal doesn’t tear when the bath is first used. Our repair technicians work on shower trays & enclosures, basins & vanity units and kitchen worktops & sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a messy previous reseal and gaps by the taps.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Gattonside (TD6)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow around two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can give you a fixed quote.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gattonside
For anyone letting property in or around Gattonside, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Hidden water damage
- Movement in the bath or tray
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Gattonside questions
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
How long does a reseal take?
A bath or shower usually takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Mould needs moisture. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How long before I can shower?
You will get the curing time from us, usually around a day.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What we’re called out for in Gattonside
In time, even good sealant discolours particularly in a well-used bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Leaks at the edges
- Gaps by the taps
- Gaps in the seal
- A messy previous reseal
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
Prices and what affects them
We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep the joints dry
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Where we work around Gattonside
Gattonside is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Gattonside is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 30 miles away.
Every address in TD6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on The Loan, Priors Road and Monkswood or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Gattonside, we cover Melrose (1 mile south), Darnick (1 mile south-west), Newstead (1 mile south-east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Langlee (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (13 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (13 miles south).
Around Gattonside
Around Gattonside, we work in homes near Melrose, among other places. Gattonside’s nearest station is Tweedbank station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Melrose Motor Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (3 miles south). Not far away are Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
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