Scottish Borders · Scotland

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Heriot, Scottish Borders

Bath resealing in Heriot without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Mould you cannot clean out
  • Damp near the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Fresh joints make the entire room look cleaner, and they protect the walls and floor. We regularly repair baths, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms, and people most frequently call us about unsealed corners and sealant that’s split or lifting.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Heriot (EH38)
County
Scottish Borders
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Is resealing worth it?

Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Heriot clients choose us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our full price list.

Landlord and trade work in Heriot

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Heriot as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Very wide gaps that need a trim
  • A flexing bath
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Heriot questions

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

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 quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?

Generally poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Heriot?

We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

How we price bath resealing

We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

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

Send pictures for a quote

Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

If you are in Heriot and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Where we work around Heriot

Heriot is about 9 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. Across the EH38 area, a technician comes to you. Heriot is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 15 miles away.

Our visits in EH38 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Heriot Way and Shoestanes Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Fountainhall (4 miles south-east), North Middleton (4 miles north-west), Arniston (5 miles north-west), Birkenside (5 miles north-west) and Gorebridge (6 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (13 miles south-east), Peebles (13 miles south-west), Innerleithen (12 miles south), Melrose (15 miles south-east), Earlston (15 miles south-east) and Lauder (9 miles south-east).

What’s near Heriot

Further afield, we also cover the area around Crichton Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Heriot includes Dun Law.

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

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

Shower trays

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

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow around two hours. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the area is dry

How to get a price

There is 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’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Do you need bath resealing in Heriot?

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Gaps by the taps
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • An untidy old seal

What to look for in a quote

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

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