East Lothian · Scotland
Bath Resealing in Musselburgh
Local bath resealing for Musselburgh: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Gaps in the seal
- An untidy old seal
About our bath resealing in Musselburgh
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Our technicians work on kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and basins & vanity units, and people most often call us about black spots in the silicone and an untidy old seal.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Musselburgh (EH21)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Musselburgh
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
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.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Why it’s worth resealing in Musselburgh
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Musselburgh
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our prices page.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow about two hours for a bath from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Musselburgh as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Open a window after bathing
- Wipe the joints dry after use
Avoid scraping the joints, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Towns and villages near Musselburgh
What else we do in Musselburgh
Questions from Musselburgh
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
Usually because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Usually poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Our work in Musselburgh
Musselburgh is about 6 miles east of Edinburgh, in East Lothian. Jobs in Musselburgh are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Musselburgh is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Musselburgh to Edinburgh (6 miles away).
Here we cover the EH21 postcode area. You will find streets such as Station Road, High Street and North High Street, all of which we cover. With the A199 and A6095 close by, Musselburgh is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also travel to Inveresk (1 mile south-east), Eastfield (1 mile north-west), Old Craighall (1 mile south), Newcraighall (1 mile west) and Whitecraig (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Haddington (10 miles east), Tranent (4 miles east), North Berwick (15 miles north-east), Prestonpans (3 miles east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (4 miles north-east) and Longniddry (7 miles east). As one of the bigger places in East Lothian, Musselburgh sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Musselburgh
Our customers here include homes close to Musselburgh, Loretto School and The David Macbeth Moir pub and the streets around them. Musselburgh’s nearest station is Musselburgh station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Carberry Tower (2.2 miles south-east) and Musselburgh Doll Museum (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
What we’re called out for in Musselburgh
No sealant lasts for ever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Damp near the bath
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- An untidy old seal
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
