Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Fixed-price bath resealing in Gilmerton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps by the taps
- An untidy old seal
- Black mould in the sealant
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes about two hours for a bath, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
If you are in Gilmerton and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Bath resealing in Gilmerton without replacing anything
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. We’re often asked to fix an untidy old seal and leaks at the edges, in wet rooms, basins & vanity units and baths.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Open a window after bathing
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Gilmerton: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
How much does bath resealing cost in Gilmerton?
Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone will not bond to old.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What areas do you cover?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- A flexing bath
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
Resealing in Gilmerton: why it matters
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Gilmerton clients choose us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page.
Gilmerton and nearby
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Every address in EH17 and EH16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Gilmerton include the A772, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gilmerton
In Gilmerton, that means homes near Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School, among other places. Gilmerton’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Gilmerton includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Repairs by material
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Also near Gilmerton
Also in Gilmerton
Do you need bath resealing in Gilmerton?
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often 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
- Unsealed corners
- An untidy old seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
