Edinburgh · Scotland

Bath Resealing for Gracemount homes

We travel to Gracemount for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Gracemount?

Common questions in Gracemount

Do you cover Gracemount?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Gracemount. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Why does my sealant keep splitting?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

How long will it take?

A bath or shower generally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Edinburgh.

How we handle bath resealing in Gracemount

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. We’re often asked to fix discoloured, yellow sealant and silicone coming away from the tiles, across wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Area
Gracemount (EH17, EH16)
Region
Edinburgh
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Landlord and trade work in Gracemount

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

The process

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes around two hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

When a repair is not the answer

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Hidden water damage
  • A flexing bath
  • Hollow or loose tiles

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

Materials we work on in Gracemount

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

Gracemount and the surrounding area

Gracemount is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Gracemount is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.

Jobs in EH17 and EH16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane. If you are just outside Gracemount, we cover Southhouse (1 mile south), Howden Hall (1 mile west), Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile west) and Kaimes (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).

Near you in Gracemount

Our clients here include homes close to Edinburgh, Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Gracemount include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Gracemount © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Why reseal now?

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our pricing.

Signs you need bath resealing in Gracemount

No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

The things clients generally mention when they call include:

  • Stained silicone
  • An untidy old seal
  • Leaks at the edges
  • Missing sealant behind the taps

Before booking anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

How we price bath resealing

We charge the same across the UK, including Gracemount. What changes the price is:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Gracemount. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

If you’re in Gracemount and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Different materials, different repairs

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.

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