Midlothian · Scotland
Bath Resealing in Howgate
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Howgate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps by the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black mould in the sealant
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to around two hours.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. 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.
Related advice
How we handle bath resealing in Howgate
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. If you are dealing with black spots in the silicone and damp near the bath, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Howgate and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Howgate (EH26)
- County
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath resealing in Howgate
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Howgate and nearby
Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. We visit homes and businesses in Howgate and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Howgate is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.
Every address in EH26 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Howgate include Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Howgate
We visit homes around Penicuik High School, Howgate Church and Wellington School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
What bath resealing costs
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
Towns and villages near Howgate
What else we do in Howgate
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Howgate
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Let steam out after showers
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Use the extractor fan
Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
Do you need bath resealing in Howgate?
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Black spots in the silicone
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Unsealed corners
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
