Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Newcraighall, Edinburgh
Fixed-price bath resealing in Newcraighall and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Bath resealing at your home in Newcraighall
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. We are often asked to fix leaks at the edges and sealant that’s split or lifting, across baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Newcraighall (EH21, EH15, EH22)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why reseal now?
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newcraighall
- Everything repaired in place
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our full price list.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Signs you need bath resealing in Newcraighall
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould grows faster.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
Questions from Newcraighall
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Newcraighall?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Newcraighall is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
How long before I can shower?
Usually after around 24 hours. We will tell you the exact time.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Air the room after use
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
If you are in Newcraighall and want a price, photos 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.
Advice
Newcraighall and nearby
Newcraighall is about 1 mile west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Newcraighall is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our visits in EH21, EH15 and EH22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Benhar Road, Glennie Road and Denholm Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Newcraighall, we cover Shawfair (1 mile south), Eastfield (1 mile north), Joppa (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile south-east) and Musselburgh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Newcraighall
Our customers here include homes close to Portobello Library, Craigmillar Arts Centre and Abercorn Park and the streets around them. Newcraighall has its own railway station: Newcraighall station. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Towns and villages near Newcraighall
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Prices and what affects them
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
