Midlothian · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Shawfair homes
We travel to Shawfair for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- A messy previous reseal
- Damp near the bath
Bath resealing in Shawfair without replacing anything
We cut out all of the old sealant, deal with any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. Common call-outs are for stained silicone and black mould in the sealant, on kitchen worktops & sinks, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shawfair (EH22, EH21, EH15)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is resealing worth it?
A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before you book
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page.
Also in Shawfair
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep the joints dry
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Your questions about bath resealing in Shawfair
How long does a reseal take?
Around two hours for a bath, plus curing time.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Are there extra charges for Shawfair?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Generally because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Shawfair?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes about two hours for a bath, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- A flexing bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Shawfair and the surrounding area
Shawfair is about 2 miles south-west of Musselburgh, in Midlothian. Anywhere in EH22, we come to you. We cover 33 places across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH22, EH21 and EH15 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Redcroft Road, Archway Avenue and Whitehill Road. With the A6106 close by, Shawfair is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Newton Village (1 mile south), Millerhill (1 mile south-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile east) and Joppa (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (4 miles south), Penicuik (8 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south), Newtongrange (4 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). Shawfair is among the bigger towns we cover in Midlothian.
Near you in Shawfair
We visit homes around Drum Park, Newton Church and Castlebrae Community High School and the streets around them. Shawfair has its own railway station: Shawfair station. A little further out are Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Shawfair includes Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we’re called out for in Shawfair
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps in the seal
- An untidy old seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Missing sealant behind the taps
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
How we price bath resealing
We charge the same across the UK, including Shawfair. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
