Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Ratho homes
Our repair technicians come to Ratho for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black spots in the silicone
- An untidy old seal
How we handle bath resealing in Ratho
All of the old sealant is cut out, deal with any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. We regularly repair basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms, and common reasons people contact us are gaps by the taps and black mould in the sealant.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Ratho (EH28)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Ratho
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How long does a reseal take?
Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
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.
How long does silicone take to cure?
Usually after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes about two hours for a bath, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Our work in Ratho
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. Across the EH28 area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh. Our jobs stretch from Ratho to Edinburgh (7 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of EH28 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot. We also cover the places around Ratho: Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Ratho
In Ratho, that means homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well. The closest station to Ratho is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
How we price bath resealing
You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can price the job.
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When to call us in Ratho
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Black spots in the silicone
- Stained silicone
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Gaps in the seal
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Hollow or loose tiles
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ratho as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Let steam out after showers
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Avoid scraping the joints, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
