Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Ratho Station homes
Bath resealing in Ratho Station without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- An untidy old seal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black spots in the silicone
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Bath resealing at your home in Ratho Station
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Typical jobs include silicone smeared on tiles and water getting behind the bath or tray, on kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and basins & vanity units.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Ratho Station (EH28)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use the extractor fan
- Let steam out after showers
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, generally around 24 hours.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
What bath resealing costs
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ratho Station. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a couple of hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
FAQs for Ratho Station
How much does bath resealing cost in Ratho Station?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Hidden water damage
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
About Ratho Station
Ratho Station is about 3 miles south of Queensferry, in Edinburgh. We visit homes and businesses in Ratho Station, so nothing has to leave your home. Ratho Station is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ratho Station to Edinburgh (7 miles away).
We cover every part of EH28 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Lilybank Road and Hillwood Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Ratho Station include Ingliston (1 mile east), Ratho (1 mile south), Gogar (2 miles east), Lennie (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles east), Bonnington (8 miles east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
What’s near Ratho Station
Around Ratho Station, we work in homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Illieston Castle (2.5 miles south-west) and Linburn Centre (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and Dundas Loch.
Why it’s worth resealing in Ratho Station
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. 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 Ratho Station
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
