Scottish Borders · Scotland

Bath Resealing for Greycrook homes

Our technicians come to Greycrook for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Black mould in the sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Greycrook

Bath resealing in Greycrook without replacing anything

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint opens fully, so the seal doesn’t tear when the bath is first used. Common call-outs are for silicone smeared on tiles and old sealant that looks dirty, on shower trays & enclosures, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Greycrook (TD6)
Region
Scottish Borders
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone

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

What we work on

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

Greycrook and nearby

Greycrook is about 7 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 34 miles away.

We cover every part of TD6. You’ll find streets such as Kirk Road, Weirgate Avenue and Polwarth Avenue, and we cover them all. Greycrook is on the A699, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Greycrook include St Boswells (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile east), Newtown St Boswells (2 miles north-west), Bowden (3 miles west) and Newstead (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (7 miles north-west), Hawick (11 miles south-west), Kelso (8 miles east), Selkirk (8 miles west), Jedburgh (7 miles south-east) and Wilton (11 miles south-west).

Around Greycrook

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Boswells Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Holydean (3.8 miles west) and Dingleton Hospital (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Greycrook include Bemersyde Moss and Eildon Hill North.

Map of Greycrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Air the room after use
  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal

Good ventilation is the best protection, and dry the joints after bathing to keep mould away.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

Questions from Greycrook

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Greycrook included. Travel is included in the price.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Usually because the bath or tray moves. We fill the bath before sealing it.

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

How much does bath resealing cost in Greycrook?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Can you price it without visiting?

Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Why it’s worth resealing in Greycrook

Resealing costs very little and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our prices page.

Repairs by material

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Landlord and trade work in Greycrook

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes about two hours for a bath, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

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What affects the price in Greycrook

We charge the same across the UK, including Greycrook. The price reflects:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The material, if you know it
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your TD6 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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