Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Lauder homes
Bath resealing in Lauder without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps in the seal
- Stained silicone
Bath resealing at your home in Lauder
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. We regularly repair basins & vanity units, wet rooms and baths, and people most frequently call us about gaps by the taps and damp near the bath.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Lauder (TD2)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Lauder questions
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How long will it take?
Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How much does bath resealing cost in Lauder?
Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TD2 postcode.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Common problems we fix in Lauder
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Damp near the bath
- Old sealant that looks dirty
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether they match the colour on site
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Lauder
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
Prices and what affects them
You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Lauder and the surrounding area
Lauder is about 8 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Anywhere in TD2, we carry out the work at your property. Lauder is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our jobs stretch from Lauder to Edinburgh (about 24 miles away).
Jobs in TD2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Market Place, West High Street and East High Street. You will find Lauder on the A68 and B6362, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Lauder: Nether Blainslie (3 miles south-east), Oxton (4 miles north-west), Stow (5 miles south-west), Killochyett (5 miles west) and Earlston (6 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (8 miles south), Kelso (15 miles south-east), Selkirk (12 miles south), Innerleithen (14 miles south-west), Melrose (8 miles south) and Langlee (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Lauder
In Lauder, that means homes near St Mary's Parish Church. The closest station to Lauder is Stow station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thirlestane Castle (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Addinston Hill.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Let steam out after showers
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Ventilate the bathroom well
Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Landlord and trade work in Lauder
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Nearby places to Lauder
Other services in Lauder
Why reseal now?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lauder
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our pricing.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take about two hours for a bath.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
If you are in Lauder and want a price, pictures 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.
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